Bone Cancer Treatment

Question: What is the current bone cancer treatment for patients? Not counting Radiation & Chemo.

Answer: Surgery is always the first treatment for bone cancer patients. What would happen next would depend on the type of bone cancer, the stage of disease and where the tumor was located. Radiation might be used after surgery but not always. Chemo would only be used if the tumor had been shown to be responsive to a particular chemotherapy drug. Some bone tumors do not respond to many types of chemotherapy. Ozone would never be used by a legitimate Dr since ozone is not approved by the FDA for treating cancer and any use of ozone would open the Dr and hospital up to criminal prosecution. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1370/is_6_33/ai_57800127

Question: How much does bone cancer treatment cost in Canada?

Answer: If you are a citizen or a landed immigrant it is covered by your provincial coverage which is paid for though your taxes. The only thing you may need to find funding for is travel. But if you contact the Canadian cancer society they can often help you find a place to stay if you need to travel for treatments. Then if the limb is removed some provinces do not provide coverage for prosthetic limbs, daily living aids ( shower chairs, wheel chairs, crutches ect) if you have insurance it may cover the costs not covered by the provinces. Some provinces do cover all of these needs others do not. the treatment and operations are covered.

Question: Does the US offer better treatment for bone cancer, than chemo, or radiation? My Sister and my Mother have bone cancer, since they don't live in the US I often wonder if they would have better treatment then chemo, and radiation, if they lived here. Thank you.

Answer: Medical treatment is highly standardized across the world. The exact same procedures, medications, and treatment offerings are available in Tokyo, Shanghai, London, New York, and every other major city. There is no difference.

Question: Does anyone know about bone cancer, best treatment and best hospital? She finished her 6 months treatment for breast cancer and everything was reported normal for 3 months then she started to feel pain in her backbone again and when doctors tested again then it was bone cancer. Now she is having first of 6 kemo therapy.

Answer: I agree that this sounds more like breast cancer spread to bone. Sometimes biopsy is worthwhile to confirm but in some circumstances starting treatment is OK without one. For treatment, chemotherapy will treat the whole body, it may not relieve her pain. If it doesn't, then radiation treatment can be helpful at relieving her pain. I hope your friend feels better soon!

Question: Treatment options for bullmastiff with bone cancer in front leg & hip dysplasia in back hips? Any homeopathic? The dog is only 6 years old and appeared to be healthy. Brought him to the vet because he was limping. Vet found a tumor in his bone on the front leg. Had a biopsy done but am still waiting on the results. Vet is pretty sure that it is bone cancer. Has anyone had any success with treatments. I don't think amputation is a good option because of his hips. Any thoughts are appreciated.

Answer: My two year old Alaskan Malamute has bilateral hip dysplasia and carpal arthritis in both front legs. He gets monthly chiropractic and acupuncture treatments along with custom chinese herbs and Adequan injections, along with daily Dasuquin. I work at a rather large vet clinic and the doctor that treats my dog, Kodiak, also treats horses and cats in addition to dogs. Our clinic is located in eastern North Dakota and we have clients that come from all areas on Minnesota including Minneapolis, various parts of Canada, Montana and South Dakota for treatments. This spring, we are also going to do gold wire implants in Kodiak's hips to help prevent worsening of the dysplasia. I'd recommend looking for a veterinarian in your area that is certified in animal acupuncture and chiropractic and or traditional chinese medicine. I was a MAJOR skeptic of this until I ran out of options for Kodiak. So I gave it a try, and it's given our boy a new lease on life!!!

Question: Did anyone provide treatment for bone cancer using siddha medicine?

Answer: I’m sure someone did provide that treatment for bone cancer, but not in the US as they would be in jail. Viji have you read your own answer? “Siddha CURE provides herbal medicine for aids, bone cancer,brain tumor,breast cancer, liver cancer, skin cancer,thyroid cancer and all INCURABLE diseases.� So which is it?

Question: Bone Cancer, radiotherapy treatment, success rate? greetings all my father has bone cancer, and it is spread almost all over his body. he is going through the radiotherapy because doctors suggested it. i need to know, what is the success rate of cure of the patients who have bone cancer? besides does bone cancer effect ur life span of quality of life?

Answer: my darling child, if the cancer has spread to his body, it is unlikely he will be cured, radiation can alieviate the horrible pain bone cancer causes, I am not God, so I cant give you a time span, it varies in each patient, my husband also suffered and was told he would only live a few months, but survived 18 months, his age was a factor as was his prior life style (a smoker) the radiation did help his pain, and he managed to have a pretty good quality of life during his treatments, but once it hit his liver, he was gone within a month..but each person is different..so many new advances in treatments these days, so chin up and just be thankful for each day he has left..godd luck and God bless

Question: bone cancer and treatment? My doctors have talked to me about the possibility that I might have bone cancer in my right leg. Can anyone tell me how they test for it and is it treatable by surgery without chemo?

Answer: They will need to do a biopsy to be certain of the diagnosis. Usually chemo is done before and after surgery. Having it before will help the tumor shrink so that your leg can be saved and allow time for the prosthesis to be made. It also allows doctors to customize postoperative chemo, which gives more than a 95% chance of curing you. Doctors usually do not recommend amputation unless there is no other alternative.

Question: Bone cancer? Recently I found out that my sister has bone cancer. First they found a brain tumor, and after running tests they also found out she has bone cancer. They are saying that the tumor is a malignant melanoma. My sister is only 29 and has dealt w/ hardships her entire life. Her mother (we only share the same dad) drank heavily while she was pregnant and when she was born she didn't recieve oxygen for too long which resulted in brain damage. She is not retarded but she has problems w/ motor skill and speech. I guess I'm just wondering what anyone can tell me about bone cancer, are there treatment options, and how long is someone w/ bone cancer expected to live? Thanks I'm not sure if I was right about the malignant melanoma wording or not but either way she has a brain tumor

Answer: My heart goes out to you and your sister. Life isn't fair, is it? She shouldn't have to deal with this on top of everything else. If she has a brain tumor and it has spread to the bones, the prognosis usually isn't good. The only one who can really tell you is her oncologist. I'm assuming she's been seeing an oncologist, a cancer specialist. Hopefully, this doctor will be part of a cancer center with a number of doctors and lots of services. The oncologist will recommend a course of treatment, often including radiation and chemotherapy. The treatment is usually done over a period of a few months as an out patient. Your sis will have to go there and have chemo, probably. There are a number of side effects from chemo, but most can be dealt with. The cancer centers have it down and know what to expect. They should be able to keep her comfortable. The main thing is for someone to ask lots of questions. Keep asking until you understand what's going on. Call back for clarification if needed. Someone should go to her appointments with her. This is a traumatic experience and often the patient is too upset to take it all in. Also, it'll be a lot of information and it may be hard for just one person to remember it all. Your sister and her loved ones have a right to understand what's going on and what the plans are. She's going to need a lot of support. Enlist the help of anyone who is willing. As time goes on, you'll know what kind of help you need. It may be help with shopping, laundry, picking up medicine, rides to the doctor. When people ask what they can do, be ready with a real answer. Tell them that they could give her a ride to treatment, or some other chore. It'll make the load easier and it gives the person offering something concrete to do so that they can feel like they helped. This is good for all involved. It's impossible to know what caused the cancer, in most cases. No one should blame themselves. The American Cancer Society is a great help to patients and their families. The provide all kinds of help like getting people wigs or a ride to treatment, as well as educating people and providing support. Their web site is at www.cancer.org I hope this helped. I'm a retired nurse who worked in this area but also the relative of two cancer patients.

Question: My mom's cancer may have spread to her leg bone and liver. What treatment options does she have? My mom, a smoker aged 61, had a kidney removed some two years ago because of kidney cancer. A recent CT scan has shown signs that cancer may have spread to her leg bone and liver. I am anxious to know what effective treatment options are available.

Answer: You should call Cancer Treatments of America, they have alternative cancer treatments. Or look it up on Cancer treatment of america.com, I hope this helps, good luck & give your mother my best wishes!

Question: is there any a certified treatment for bone cancer??my daughter is suffering from that.plz ans soon.? she is having problem since last year.Left upper part of leg has been infected.

Answer: Bone cancer is the most terrible pain in the universe. why would you let your daughter suffer though it for a year. Do you have any idea how much it hurts? It aches until you go numb because your body just can't bare feel it any more. Your leg just gives out all the time because it hurts that bad. There are many treatments for bone cancer. The quicker it's caught the fast treatment can take place and the higher the chances or survival are. If it is left to long it can spread to the organ tissue which is often the end of it. I had Osteosarcoma/ Osteogenicsarcoma 16 years ago in my upper right leg. After a biopsy discovered it was cancer the leg was removed as quickly as possible. Depending on the position of the cancer, the type of tumor, how far the cancer is spread, and the age of the patient There are many different options. surgery could be amputation if the cancer makes it difficult to reconstruct. Sometimes when it's a young child it's easier and safer to remove the limb get rid of the cancer all together. when reconstructing limbs children often need surgeries as they grow. The more surgeries you have on your legs the more chances you have of things going wrong not to mention all the school and summer time you loose in hospital. Where as with amputation the prosthetic needs to be adjusted as the person grows. I worked with a girl who had reconstruction done inside her leg after osteo and even she says I walk better then her. Reconstruction would be using donor bone or surgical plates to replace the removed bones. Sometimes if the tumor is small and in a good location this is the best option. It also allows the person to keep the leg. The only issue would be a slight limp or possible follow up surgeries. Some people opt to have the knee fused if the cancer is close to the knee. I personally don't know why any doctor would do such a surgery. I used to have a straight prosthetic and it kills you hip walking with a straight leg. A few years after I had cancer I was supposed to meet with another girl with Osteo to talk to her about amputation but her parents decided to fuse her leg instead. Personally I would rather remove it then render it useless. Chemo is the usually next step. be prepared for rounds and rounds of chemo, wall motions and bone scans. Radiation is rarely used for Osteosarcoma I'm not sure about other bone cancers. The survival rate for bone cancer is good provided treatment is sought out as soon as possible.

Question: what is the herbal treatment for bone cancer?

Answer: Claims of effectiveness in fighting cancer have been made for a variety of herbal medicines. These botanical remedies work on an individual basis and should only be used when prescribed by a practitioner familiar with cancer treatment. sarcoma is a bone tumor are termed as Sarcoma that contains cancer (malignant) cells. A benign bone tumor is an abnormal growth of noncancerous cells. Alternative treatments should never be substituted for conventional bone-cancer treatments or used without the approval of a physician. However, some alternative treatments can be used as adjunctive and supportive therapies during and following conventional treatments. Dietary adjustments can be very helpful for patients with cancer. Whole foods, including grains, beans, fresh fruits and vegetables, and high quality fats, should be emphasized in the diet, while processed foods should be avoided. Increased consumption of fish, especially cold water fish like salmon, mackerel, halibut, and tuna, provides a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Nutritional supplements can build strength and help maintain it during and following chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery. These supplements should be individually prescribed by an alternative practitioner who has experience working with cancer patients. Many cancer patients claim that acupuncture alleviates pain, nausea, and vomiting. It can also be effective in helping to maintain energy and relative wellness during surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Massage, reflexology, and relaxation techniques are said to relieve pain, tension, anxiety, and depression. Exercise can be an effective means of reducing mental and emotional stress, while increasing physical strength. Guided imagery, biofeedback, hypnosis, body work, and progressive relaxation can also enhance quality of life. Treating cancer is a complex and individual task. It should be undertaken by a team of support practitioners with varying specialities who can work together for healing the person with cancer. Many cancer patients fed up with usual treatements like Surgery, Chemotherpy and Radiation therphy and the unbearable side effects there on, like to discontinue them and go for alternate treatements like Herbal etc. For many cancers doctors never object for alternate treatement to go side by side, bat for Sarcoma The American Cancer institute have particularly requsted not to go for alternate treatements. So please do no be hasty. Consult your oncologist and take action AS CANCER IS STILL AN ENIGMA and we can not take chances-

Question: Symptoms and treatments of bone cancer? I have a tender growing lump on my rib cage. I'm waiting for a cat scan results. I was wondering what are the symptoms of bone cancer and what are the tests? Can a cat scan show if there is some sort of cancer there? I had an x ray done and it came back clear but my doctor is still concerend as am I. I can feel the lump threw my skin and its tender to touch and does not more. Its extreamly hard.

Answer: To be honest dont trust anyone on this website with something as serious as this... It could be nothing or it could be more serious. Just wait for the results because they are the only thing that can most likely give you the correct results.

Question: herbal treatment for bone cancer?

Answer: Hi Curious To heal any cancer I would do the Incurables Program at herbdoc.com. My unlce did the program and healed his Lymphoma (cancer in the lymph nodes). Not easy to change your lifestyle for 60 days, but depends how important you want to heal yourself. Any questions click on my name and Ill be happy to assist. Best of health to you

Question: Anyone know how likely it is to get cancer a second time? I just got through bone cancer treatment. Anyone know how likely it is to get it again?

Answer: Which type of bone cancer . . there are different kinds. Successful treatment depends on the patients age, overall health, response to treatment, location of disease, type of cancer, grade of tumor, and stage of disease at diagnosis. There are some cancers which re-occur more frequently than others . . sarcoma and the blue cell tumor families have a higher re-occurence rate. Metastatic cancer has a higher incidence of re-occurence as well . . earlier stage cancers are less likely to re-occur unless they are known to be an aggressive type of tumor. So, it is difficult to say just from the little information you provide what the chances for re-occurence would be for your type of cancer. Although there is treatment, there is no 'cure' for cancer . . however, the longer you have a remission the less likely of re-occurence. Your doctor should have explained all this to you.

Question: Do people use chemotherapy for Bone Cancer? Or is it just radition and bone marrow transplant as Treatment?

Answer: Lots of bone cancer patients will have chemo, but I am wondering if you mean blood cancer since you stated the transplant option. Transplants can be used in a variety of situations now, but almost all of them also use chemo as part of the conditioning.