Bone Cancer
- 12 October 2006
- book chapter
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP)
Abstract
Cancers arising from bone or cartilage account for about 0.5% of all malignant neoplasms in humans. This chapter reviews the epidemiology of bone cancer. Topics covered include demographic patterns, environmental factors, genetic susceptibility, and prevention.Keywords
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