This study seeks to identify risk factors associated with the development of a jaw condition seen in patients with cancer treated with certain medications.
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To identify clinical and epidemiologic characteristics associated with ONJ in patients with metastatic bone disease treated with a nitrogen containing bisphosphonate.
Timeframe: 2009-2014
To identify single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in genes affected by osteoclast inhibiting therapy that are associated with an increased risk of developing ONJ in patients with metastatic bone disease treated with nitrogen containing bisphosphonates.
Timeframe: 2009-2014
To generate a multifactorial index of ONJ risk by multivariate analysis of the clinical, epidemiologic and genetic factors
Timeframe: 2009-2014