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Investigation of the Ability of the UCONNS (University of Connecticut OsteoNecrosis Numerical Scale) to Predict the Risk for the Developing Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in Women Receiving Bone-Modifying Therapies for Breast Cancer
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Investigation of the Ability of the UCONNS (University of Connecticut OsteoNecrosis Numerical Scale) to Predict the Risk for the Developing Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in Women Receiving Bone-Modifying Therapies for Breast Cancer
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Dr. Pamela Taxel
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The aim of this proprosal is to investigate the risk factors for Osteonecrosis of the Jaws (ONJ), a known complication of several bone-modifying therapies including bisphosphonates and denosumab, a human monoclonal antibody. ONJ is most commonly seen with the use of these medications in the treatment of skeletal related events in cancer patients with metastatic bone disease, and less frequently seen in the treatment of osteoporosis. This complication often causes significant effects on quality of life that may lead to the discontinuation of important disease-modifying therapy. We have recently developed the UCONNS (University of Connecticut OsteoNecrosis Scale) a weighted scale based on known medical and dental risk factors for ONJ that we are currently validating both retrospectively and prospectively for use as a potential predictor of patients at risk, so they may be appropriately monitored and preventative treatment can be initiated. The current proposal aims to add to the UCONNS by prospectively measuring serum bone markers that may prove valuable in predicting patients that are at increased risk for developing ONJ. We will follow patients who are being treated with bone modifying agents in order to prospectively measure and evaluate a panel of unique parameters of bone metabolism to identify potentially predictive serum biomarkers for the development of ONJ. We hypothesize that the UCONNS can aid in the identification of breast cancer patients who may be at increased risk for the development of ONJ associated with the use of bisphosphonates and the newer bone modifying therapy, denosumab.
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Cancer - Breast
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Dental, Including Mouth
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Muscle, Bone and Cartilage
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Check with study contact
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Margaret Toro. Telephone (860) 679-4871. Email: mtoro@uchc.edu
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