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[Indexed for MEDLINE] 3. Semin Oncol Nurs. 2022 Apr;38(2):151277. doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2022.151277. Epub 2022 Apr 23. Bone Metastases: From Mechanisms to Treatment. Riffel RM(1), Göbel A(1), Rachner TD(2). Author information: (1)Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Bone Diseases, Department of Medicine III, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany; Center for Healthy Aging, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany. (2)Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Bone Diseases, Department of Medicine III, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany; Center for Healthy Aging, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany. Electronic address: tilman.rachner@uniklinikum-dresden.de. OBJECTIVES: Bone metastases are of high clinical relevance because they are a frequent complication of most types of common cancers, such as breast and prostate. The metastatic process is complex, requiring the completion of several different steps to allow successful dissemination and homing. In addition, preparation of the metastatic niche changes the constant cycle of bone matrix formation and degradation, leading to the clinical phenotypes of lytic and sclerotic lesions. We review our current knowledge on this topic and briefly explain the current treatment landscape of bone metastasis. DATA SOURCES: These include PubMed, international guidelines, and clinician experience. CONCLUSION: Bone metastases remain a clinical challenge that negatively impacts patients prognosis and quality of life. A comprehensive understanding of the complex molecular mechanisms that results in bone metastasis is the basis for successful treatment of affected patients. The disruption of bone matrix metabolism is already recognized as the prerequisite for metastasis formation, but many open questions remain that need to be addressed in future research to establish individually tailored treatment approaches. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Patient-centered therapy of bone metastases requires suitable pharmacological options, and importantly a holistic approach in care delivery across the multidisciplinary team. Nurses provide the cornerstone of the multidisciplinary team and provide the closest and the most frequent contact to the patient and their families to provide timely intervention. Nurses require a basic understanding of the complex physiology of metastasis to inform practice. Copyright © 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2022.151277