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Translational Session

Abnormalities in Calcium and Phosphorus in Malignancy: Mechanisms and Management Options

October 24, 2024 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Room 7, Convention Center

Session Description

Hypercalcemia commonly occurs in people with malignancy. Direct bone invasion (primary bone cancer, bone metastasis, multiple myeloma) and humoral hypercalcemia (elevated PTH, PTH-related peptide, and calcitriol) are the predominant etiologies. Hypophosphatemia is a common complication of cancer therapy. Appropriate diagnosis and timely management of these abnormalities are critical to patient outcomes. This session updates participants on the prevalence of these disorders, discusses mechanisms and contributing factors, and assesses treatment options in the modern era.

Learning Objective(s)

  • Recall incidence and prevalence of hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia in malignancy
  • Characterize mechanisms of hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia in malignancy
  • Describe approaches to management of hypercalcemia of malignancy
  • Identify the high fracture risk intrinsic to malignancy and explain its treatment
  • Discuss the etiologies and management of hypophosphatemia in malignancy

Learning Pathway(s)

  • Bones‚ Stones‚ and Mineral Metabolism
  • Onconephrology

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