http://www.bonecancersite.com Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 19 Jul 2007 05:42:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Complications that are associated with bone metastases include pain, bone loss, hypercalcemia, and decreased blood cell production. Pain: A common complication, and often the initial symptom of bone metastases, is bone pain. The thick membrane that covers each bone, called the periosteum, has many nerves, making it a highly sensitive tissue. ... http://www.bonecancersite.com/2007/07/19/complications-associated-with-bone-metastases/ Overview The spread of cancer from its site of origin to another location in the body is called metastasis. Cancer cells can spread, or metastasize, through the blood and lymph systems. Bone metastases usually occur by way of the bloodstream. A cancer cell may break away from the original location in ... http://www.bonecancersite.com/2007/07/19/bone-metastases/ A diagnosis of cancer, whether yours or your child's, presents big challenges. Remember that no matter what your concerns or the prognosis, there are resources and strategies that may make dealing with cancer easier. Here are some suggestions for coping: §                  Learn all you can. Find out everything you can about ... http://www.bonecancersite.com/2007/07/19/coping-skills/ Interventional radiology is playing a role in developing new techniques that may improve cancer treatment in the future, including the use of magnetic particles to draw cancer-killing agents into tumors; and the delivery of genetic material, called gene therapy, to fight or prevent cancers. These techniques are still investigational, but ... http://www.bonecancersite.com/2007/07/19/new-cancer-treatments-on-the-horizon/ The methods used to treat bone cancer are very powerful. It is hard to limit the effects of treatment so that only cancer cells are destroyed; healthy tissue may also be damaged. That is why treatment often causes side effects. Side effects depend on the type of treatment and on ... http://www.bonecancersite.com/2007/07/19/what-are-the-side-effects-of-treatment-for-bone-cancer/ Benefits Because the pain of a compression fracture is alleviated by Vertebroplasty, patients feel significant relief almost immediately. After just a few weeks, two-thirds of patients are able to lower their doses of pain medication significantly. Many patients become symptom-free. About 75 percent of patients regain lost mobility and become more ... http://www.bonecancersite.com/2007/07/19/benefits-vs-risks-of-vertebroplasty/ A number of factors are considered to decide on the best treatment for bone cancer. Among these are the type, location, size, and extent of the tumor as well as the patient's age and general health. A treatment plan is tailored to fit each patient's needs. Treatment Methods Bone cancer is ... http://www.bonecancersite.com/2007/07/18/treatment-methods-for-the-bone-cancer/ Cancer backup online resources Financial and legal issues This section has been written as a guide to people who have concerns about their finances and for those who are looking into making a complaint. Although Cancerbackup cannot advise you specifically on your financial concerns, this information will give you advice about what ... http://www.bonecancersite.com/2007/07/18/resources-and-support/ You may need one or more of the following tests for your doctor to confirm a diagnosis of secondary bone cancer. Plain x-ray This is a simple x-ray that can show up changes in the bone and may indicate if secondary bone cancer is present. It’s painless and takes only a few ... http://www.bonecancersite.com/2007/07/18/secondary-bone-cancer/ Cancer that begins in the bone is called primary bone cancer. Each year, more than 2000 people in the United States learn that they have bone cancer. It is found most often in the arms and legs, but it can occur in any bone in the body. Children and young ... http://www.bonecancersite.com/2007/07/18/primary-bone-cancer/