The Talk Medicine program, "When Cancer Spreads to Bones" with UW Medical Center's Dr. Jason Weisstein premieres May 22 on the Research Channel.

Cancer can spread into bones - developing into metastatic bone disease which can lead to pain, weakened bones, and fractures in some patients. Learn how orthopaedic surgeons improve the quality of life and support the care of a patient with this disease. UW Medical Center's Dr. Jason Weisstein and his patient, Helen Clark Johnson, discuss Helen's arm that fractured from cancer, and the surgical procedure used to help her regain her mobility. The discussion includes diagnosis and the sensitive task of crafting a treatment plan.

Click to View: "When Cancer Spreads to Bones"

Airdates on UWTV:
Tues May 15 at 8pm
Thurs May 17 at 7am
Saturday May 19 at 1pm
Sunday May 20 at 8pm

The ResearchChannel is available to more than 25 million U.S. households. To find out where you can view this program visit: www.researchchannel.org/prog/where.asp