osteosarcoma?
Osteogenic Sarcoma (osteosarcoma) is a bone forming cancer. It is the most frequent type of bone tumour and is most common between the ages of 15 to 25. Over 90% of tumours are located in the metaphysis (the growing ends of the bone), the most common sites are the bones around the knee which account for 80% of cases. Osteosarcomas vary greatly in radiological and pathological features and therefore needs careful diagnosis to differentiate this from other bone tumours. Most are high grade intramedullary osteosarcomas, about 5% are low grade lesions, some are secondary osteosarcomas (for example those caused by radiation therapy). (source: Cancerindex.net) The survival rate is currently 60-80% for this cancer. If you or someone you love is affected by this cancer you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am blessed to get to work with these children and their families. Please make sure you are working with a pediatric oncologist and pediatric oncology nurses and surgeons you trust and feel comfortable with. May you find strength and comfort. (
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Osteosarcoma?
My nephew is 21, he recently had bone removed replaced with titanium 10 in abovethe knee, and 10 in below,come 7:30 Monday May 22, he has a hip replacement, the lab reports on the first op came back low grade, which they did make a mistake it was high grade, the dr. said this op is free because of the mistake of the lab, Dr says this op should have required one op, but it has cost this young man 2, what do u think?
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Osteosarcoma isnt fun to deal with.it is an aggressive cancer...with these types of surgeries the docs are taking out all the affected bone...it sounds like with all that they are taking out that the cancer is being aggressive.somtimes it is so bad the need to amputate to save the patients life..you need to get more detailed facts in your nephews case because Im sure there's more to the story...i.e. how long ago was he diagnosed with Osteosarcoma?? What treatments has he had in the past etc...good luck and best wishes for your nephew (
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What is the life expectancy of a person with osteosarcoma of the pelvis?
My doctor told me the prognosis for secondary cancer of osteosarcoma of the pelvic bones is poor. I was wondering if anyone knew of people with type of secondary not primary cancer who had gotten into remission or had lived for quite a long time.
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sarcomas are fast spreading.secondaries are very fast unless luck favors.other skin _cervical
cancer _even breast cancer early stage survive for longer time than others. secondary means it has spread so less chance forgive me for telling truth which will discourage you i pray for you. may god be with you as support (+ info)
Can anyone tell me what is involved in the operation to remove Metastatic Osteosarcoma in the lungs.?
My friend's son has undergone treatment of Osteosarcoma in hisleft leg, he as had the bone removed and most of the thigh muscle, under gone chemo and now as Metastastic Osteosarcoma in the lungs. He will under go an operation to remove 3 nodules that have calcified in the lungs ,2 in the left one in the right. Anybody know what the operation entails?----------
I have found a terrific website that tells all about this type of cancer, all the treatment options and gives you detailed advice about the particular surgeries. Hope this helps and best of luck to your friend.
http://www.ufscc.ufl.edu/Patient/content.aspx?section=typesofcancer&id=620 (+ info)
Do you know a website where I can find a diagram of the Osteosarcoma bone cancer?
I need to find a diagram of the osteosarcoma bone cancer before school starts I just need that and I'm done with my project I've been ignoring what I have 2 do and I need it now! PLEASE HELP ME!----------
Search images for osteosarcoma. (+ info)
What are some social implications of osteosarcoma?
I'm doing a paper for my anatomy class and I cannot find what are the social implications of it. If you can help I appreciate it. =)
yeah I meant socially.----------
Since it is the most common cancer in children, perhaps the family is impacted hugely... Also a childhood is very different with cancer. Can't play rough games or sports. I guess imagine you are a child with cancer and think how it would impact on you socially. Or do you mean environmental?
Like carcinogenic heavy metals building up in children's bones? Not sure about that. (+ info)
Can a calcification in the knee be mistaken for osteosarcoma, or vice versa?
I have an unknown mass located at the end of my femur, with involvement of my knee. I am being referred to an orthopaedic oncologist based on the results of my x-rays and MRI. Are calcifications of old injuries easy to diagnose or is this more likely an osteosarcoma?----------
It might be a osteosarcoma but if you are under 45 years of age and because the mass is on the end of a long bone then another strong possibility is that it might be a giant cell tumor. Giant cell tumors are not malignant but still are still a difficult tumor to remove. Osteosarcomas are malignant and will require additional treatment besides tumor removal.
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They won't be able to be 100% sure what it is until they take a biopsy and you need to get the biopsy done as soon as possible, because if it is an osteosarcoma then you need treatment sooner rather than later for the best outcome. Suggest you go to a large medical facility and be treated only by an orthopedist who specializes in bone tumors because you may need significant reconstructive surgery and this requires an expert surgeon. good luck (+ info)
Is swelling of the knee and water on the knee related to bone cancer or osteosarcoma?
The doctor is only giving pain killers and pills for diabetes. Is there a solution to this medical problem?----------
Why is he giving medication for diabetes? Does it have some other function?
Have you injured your knee? Is it wear and tear? Is it the leg that presses the clutch?
It may be an injury to the meniscus between the kneecap and the thigh bones.
You need at least an x-ray, better a CT, and get a referral to an orthopaedic. (+ info)
What are the mortality rates of Osteosarcoma?
I need to know what the mortality rates are, for a project I'm doing in my Biomedical Tech. course.
Johnny 99 - I don't care, I'm just asking for some info, if you can't provide it, then don't answer my question.----------
I really don't know exact #s, but Osteosarcoma is considered 1 of the most, if not the most, aggressive cancer there is. The mortality rate is high, considerably higher than w/ other less aggressive/more treatable cancers. (+ info)
How long do you treat an osteosarcoma of the leg with a hot water bottle in a 10 year old with this?
Is 10 minutes long enough? Like it says...
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A hot water bottle will help fight the pain for a short while but it won't stop the cancer.
The pain of this bone cancer is the worst pain imaginable. It aches until you stop hurting because you're body can't bare it any longer.
This child better be booked for surgery and getting treatment from the hospital. That is if you're friend doesn't want to be responsible for the death of their son or endangerment.
I pray the cancer hasn't spread to the organs by now. Because once it gets to the lungs the show's all but over.
People who force these treatments on their children have no idea what it's like to endure bone cancer. (+ info)
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