Bone Cancer Information

Question: I need information on bone cancer? Could anybody help me with some info on bone cancer that easy to understand and doesnt have any huge words that i dont understand? Thank you!

Answer: http://www.cancerindex.org/ccw/faq/

Question: What are the stages of bone cancer? I'm doing this research on bone cancer and i need to know about bone cancer stages. And if you can please also tell me what are some other facts and statistics about bone cancer Any information would be very helpful, please and thank you. :)

Answer: Bone cancer has 7 stages IA-IVB. IA & IB are low grade T1 & T2 tumors IIA & IIB are hi grade T1 & T2 tumors. III any grade T3 tumors IVA includes lung mets IVB includes mets to all other distant sites You can get your information from the National Cancer Institute’s website.

Question: What are the survival rates for bone cancer? My granmother was jsut diagnosed with stage 2a bone cancer, she is in her early 70's and is starting a mild form of chemo next week. What are the statistics and some helpful information to help me know what to expect?

Answer: i believe age decreases survival length, especially if she already had pre existing medical conditions my grandfather was diagnosed at 67 with cancer, almost 2 years later he's 69 and we had to rush him to the hospital today, he is showing the signs of a cancer patient coming to an end. having trouble breathing, very weak, awake one minute asleep the next 10-15.. he had other medical conditions that didnt allow him surgery, or strong chemotherapy no one can really say how long she has though, they told my grandfather he had 3 weeks when they found the cancer. 2 years later he is finnaly going to be at peace

Question: Where or how can I get information regarding a doctor? My mom has liver and bone cancer and I need to find the BEST Oncologist who specialize in Breast Cancer. My mom had Breast Cancer in 2005 and she was in remission for 9 months but, when it came back it was considered secondary liver cancer and some spots in her back bone (has not reached her bone marrow..thank god) She is currently seeing the same doctor who did her treatment in 2005 when she had breast Cancer I just don't like him I think he's not as honest as I wish he would be and is too sarcastic. M mom is currently under treatment (2nd treatment) and I am going to wait till she finishes her treatment before we switch doctors but, I want to find the best doctor is there a website where people can post feedback on their doctors? I live in Miami, Florida. Thanks in advance for your answers!

Answer: Here are links to where people rate their doctors: http://www.ratemds.com/social/ http://www.drscore.com/about/about.cfm Here are links to see the credentials and other things about a doctor...this may require a fee if you want a report: http://www.healthgrades.com/ http://www.healthgrades.org/ Here are very good links to locate a doctor...The first one may also provide you with info on the doctor: http://webapps.ama-assn.org/doctorfinder/home.html http://www.thephysiciansdirectory.com/ http://www.doctordirectory.com/doctordirectory/doctors/specialty.aspx I hope this is of some help to you.

Question: If the doctor keeps you in the hospital for bone cancer is it a good or a bad sign? I have a very dear friend in the hospital (Duke Medical) because of bone cancer. They have been in the hospital for going on 4-5 months, there have been quite a few people in my family with cancer (though not that cancer) and they were sent home though they went back to the hospital to receive radiotherapy and probably some chemotherapy in addition to the drugs they had already taken home with them. I was wondering is it a good or a bad sign for the doctors to keep them like that. Also if anyone could give me some more information on bone cancer it would greatly be appreciated, I'm sorry i don't know exactly what type of bone cancer it is but any general info would be helpful. I apologize for the lack of information, I wish i knew what kind it was but unfortunately she is kept in the dark and therefore I do not know either.

Answer: You are not giving us any information to answer you and searching the internet will do little good without knowing what kind of cancer it is. If they had surgery perhaps they are in a sub acute area for rehab, but even then 4-5 months is unusually long. Maybe the tumor was in a difficult location? Sorry. There are just too many “ifs� and ‘maybes’ to know.

Question: What are the odds of surviving cancer after a bone marrow transplant? My dad has non-hodgkins lymphoma and is going to a specialist because he has stopped responding to his chemotherapy. And they were looking into a bone marrow transplant. Any information on it and the outcome would be welcome!

Answer: The odds are pretty good and getting better all the time. The best part is that even stage four lymphoma (some types) are now curable with stem cell or bone marrow transplants. Make sure you dad goes to a major cancer center that does lots of SCT or BMT and he should do just fine. He might have some lingering graft vs host disease but that sure beats stage four lymphoma. http://bonemarrow.org/ http://www.marrow.org/PATIENT/Undrstnd_Disease_Treat/index.html http://www.marrow.org/PATIENT/Plan_Life_after_Tx/Managing_Long-Term_Effects_of_/Graft-Versus-Host_Disease/index.html

Question: Link between High Bone Density and Breast Cancer? Any information about links between high bone density and breast cancer? I recently had my bone density checked for Osteoporosis risk using the heel ultrasound, and was off the charts, up around 4.6. Low risk is usually measured as values between 0-2, but anything above zero is supposed to be good.

Answer: Have never heard of a link between high bone density and breast cancer. It doesn't sound likely, because the highest bone density is found in young people - teen agers - who rarely (if ever) have breast cancer.

Question: Bone Marrow involvement with bone cancer? My grandmother was diagnosed with bone cancer two years ago this past fall (unsure if osteosarcoma?) - recent blood counts have come back troublingly low, oncologist concerned that she's suffer metastisis to bone marrow. Is anyone aware of the general time frame associated with this progression? The only information I can find re: bone marrow cancer relates to non-hodgkins lymphoma, multiple myeloma, etc. Only educated answers, please. Thanks in advance... just trying to prepare myself more thoroughly for the inevitable. I appreciate the other answers here, and I realize people are only trying to help, but I'm looking for medical opinions and advice. Thanks anyway.

Answer: If the cancer is in the bone marrow, it will reduce the number of blood cells produced: depending on what the cancer has metasisied into it would take on the "symptoms " of a blood cancer - so it will depend on the type of cancer blood cells. While you have given some good information, you have left out critical details to discuss more (like type of cancer blood cells) . If you go the the LLS.org web site you can get a better idea of what you are dealing with. Since it is your grandmother, I assume she is older and the prognosis for people with cancer/older is never good. spend as much time as you can with her and help her accomplish any "unfinished" things she may have. Good luck, Jewells 32 months ans still here

Question: does soda cause bone cancer? I had a family member tell me that I should not drink soda that it causes bone cancer..through my research I can not find any information on that...would anyone know if there is any truth to this belief.

Answer: Some of the flavouring and colouring in soft drinks have been linked to cancer (110, 102 etc.). Some countries have actually banned them, others feel that it's too little added to have a strong enough effect. However, as to just soda water => it's basically only water with carbon dioxide gas. I don't think that should give you cancer. Maybe instead of searching for information under SODA, search for SOFT DRINKS or CARBONATED DRINKS.

Question: my boyfriend's mom was just diagnosed with bone cancer. what now? My boyfriend just called to let me know his mom now has bone cancer in her lumbar vertebrae. She had breast cancer a few years ago and now it has come back and is now in her vertebrae. I really don't know how they treat something like this and I'm worried for him and his family. I need more information on this. I don't even know what to say to his mom when I see her..... What do I say to his mom? how can I comfort my boyfriend through this?

Answer: Based upon your description, it is likely that she has stage 4 breast cancer with metastasis to the bone. In other words, her breast cancer was never fully eradicated and now it has spread to another part of her body and formed a tumor on her spine. This is a clinically challenging diagnosis with a generally poor prognosis. It is probable that her oncologist will use radiation as a targeted treatment against the new tumor and chemotherapy as a system-wide effort to destroy the cancer. Every patient responds to treatment differently, so her treatment results over the coming weeks are crucial to assessing her longer term medical status. Best wishes to all of you.

Question: Bone cancer questions? My grandfather has bone cancer in two spots, on his fourth rib and near his colon. He has had it since january, but he didn't tell anyone until now. In january the doctor told him he had about a year. They said he could get chemo but he didn't want to be sick. I would assume it has gotten worse because it has been 8 months already. Does anyone know if there are any other options? We live near Philly, and I know there is a cancer specialist place there. Does anyone have any information on that? Any advice would be appreciated. We need to act quick though. I can't imagine life without my grandfather. Please help. Also, any names of bone cancer specialists and where they are located would be appreciated.

Answer: There are different types of bone cancer and treatment depends on the type and stage. From your comments he probably has advanced cancer . . but it is unclear which type of bone cancer . . is this a metastasis? It sounds like your grandfather made his decision 8 months ago. Cancer is very unforgiving and to go untreated for that length of time means the cancer has probably already metastasized into the body. That means the tumors he had have 'seeded' hundreds and hundreds of microscopic cancer cells into the blood stream . . the cancer is no longer just in the bones, it can travel in the blood whereever blood goes and set up new cancer sites anywhere in the body. This process can be quick and aggressive or slow depending on the type of cancer. You can look up information about his type of cancer at the ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncologists) website: http://www.cancer.net/ The National Cancer Institute also provides a list of all comprehensive cancer centers in the US by state . . these facilities are often the top cancer hospitals and research centers too. NCI: Descignated Comprehensive Cancer Centers http://cancercenters.cancer.gov/cancer_centers/cancer-centers-list.html

Question: How do I know if I am a complatible bone marrow donor? I recently found out that my grandmother has bone cancer in her lower back i believe. i just need to know what qualifications do i need to meet to be able to be her compatible donor. i know my blood type is O+ but im not really sure what that means.....please help a hopeful grandchild here...any information will suffice. Thanks!

Answer: Stem cells are matched by HLA (human leukocyte antigen) tissue type. Blood type doesnt even matter. In fact, my donor was a different blood type (interesting, go to wiki and search chimera... since bone marrow is what makes the blood, the chemo/rad kills all exisiting bone marrow, the transplant replaces it, and you then grow the blood of the donor.). To be tested, you will give a vial of blood (drawn like any other blood test) to be tested. Siblings are the best chance at 1 in 4. Next is parent or child at 1 in 8. After that, it is highly unlikely that a related person will match. In fact, most insurance companies wont pay to test anyone else. If you are a minor, you need to have your parents consent. If you are a match and proceed to donation, you will either donate actual marrow or peripheral blood stem cells. http://www.marrow.org is the National Marrow Donors Program and can give you more info. Also, google 'HLA tissue type'

Question: Feline Bone Cancer? My cat was diagnosed with bone cancer of his jaw. Recommended course of treatment is amputation of 50% of the jawline and radiation therapy. I have read some information about osteosarcoma of the legs but bever the jaw. Has anyone experienced this and/or what would you do?

Answer: I am a human female with bone cancer. Please do not put your cat through this. I wouldn't wish it on a fly. It is EXTREMELY painful and your cat will have problems forever and will not even be able to clean themselves with their tongue or eat right. Be kind to them, make them comfortable, love them and let them go.

Question: Anyone with information about the use of the chemo drug Topecan to treat advanced small cell lung cancer? My sister has very advanced small cell lung cancer. She has just started on the chemo durrg called Topecan. This is being used as a second line of chemo drugs. The first chemo durgs used were cisplatin and etoposide, then carboplatin and etoposide. The cancer has continued to spread, from the lung to the liver then the bones and now she just went through radiation for several brain tumors-she was diagnosed in November. What side effects should be expected? Is there any other options except clinical trials? At Southwestern, I was told that they had said to my brother in law that "the radiation would kill all the brain tumors." But it has really taken a toll on her strength, balance etc. Thank you for any information.

Answer: She may consider some of the treatments at the site below before she gets any worse. They work better than chemo for reasons explained in the site.

Question: Could bone cancer be causing my bone pain? I posted this yesterday but with inaccurate information. I currently for the past few months have been having pain in my Tibia it seems. The pain is deep and very localized. First I thought it was a bruise but I realized there was no visible bruise and plus the pain has got worse. Mostly when I bump it right, it hurts very bad. Usually I dont notice it much walking around. However the past few weeks to month the pain has been increasing. Its still in one spot but I feel it sometimes just sitting still or even aches when I am walking. Pressing the area causes the pain to feel worse. Any ideas? I am 17 year old male btw. FYI: not involved in any sports right now either. Just trying to get more opinions on what people think. Thanks! thanks for the info so far. I am just wondering what could/would cause some sort of injury to it. I have not been involved in sports for a few years now. One thing that concerns me is I feel like a slight lump on the tibia.

Answer: somethin could be wrong- i wouldnt automatically jump to the "cancer" conclusion though- go see a dr- get a blood test- maybe they can do xrays or MRI or CT to see if there is somthin they cannot see-

Question: Bone Cancer issues help please :(? Hi, my friends cousin, who lives in russia, has bone cancer that has spread to her skull and stomach. She wants to bring here over here to the United States to get some kind of treatment. Is there such a thing as someone willing to sponsor her so that she can come over and receive treatment. She has all of her paperwork and needs the money :( If anyone could please direct me to some information. THanks

Answer: check these people:cancer treatment centres of America they are willing to treat difficult cases and the cancer has spread already(the cousin needs help ASAP)