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Copyright (c) 1991-92,1993   Tribune Media Services, Inc.


A Resource About Paget's Disease


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     You may have seen some recent stories in the press about Paget's bone
disease.  This chronic disease of the bone (also known as "osteitis
deformans") can cause enlarged and deformed bones in one or more areas of the
skeleton, including the skull.  It is a common disease in people of Western
European descent and occurs in from 1 to 3 percent of the American population.
A new organization, The Paget's Disease Foundation, a voluntary health agency
devoted to serving patients suffering from Paget's disease of the bone, and to
the members of the medical profession who treat them, has prepared a new
publication.  The brochure entitled "Questions and Answers about Paget's
Disease of the Bone" contains many of the questions about this disease that
have often been asked of me, and the easy to understand answers.  In fact the
29 "Q and A's" pretty well cover all aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of
the disease.  You may have your free copy by sending a stamped, self addressed
business size envelope to The Paget's Disease Foundation, 165 Cadman Plaza
East, Brooklyn, NY 11201.  If you suffer from this disorder, or know someone
who does, this booklet is a must.

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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
the counsel and advice of your personal physician.  Promptly consulting your
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
problem.