has anyone here had a bone tumor?

[fish153]

Have any of you guys had experience with bone tumors --- specifically, having them removed?

[h@rdc0re]

Hey hun
You can try this website:
http://www.bonetumor.org/

What is primary bone cancer ?
Primary bone cancer refers to cancers which start in the bone. These are different to secondary bone cancers which started in other parts of the body and later spread to the bones.
Bone cancers are tumours which have the potential to spread to other parts of the body. These are different to benign (non-cancerous) bone tumours which do not spread. Benign bone tumours are more common than malignant (cancerous) bone tumours.

What is secondary bone cancer ?
Secondary bone cancer is where malignant cells have spread to the bones from other parts of the body. This is different to cancer that actually started in the bones (primary bone cancer). Virtually all types of cancer can spread to bone. Bone metastases are particularly common in people with breast, lung or prostate cancer. Bone metastases are usually multiple, they cause pain and can can lead to other symptoms such as hypercalcemia (abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood )

What are the symptoms of bone cancer ?
Symptoms of bone cancer vary from person to person and depending on the location and size of the cancer. The most common symptoms are pain and swelling or tenderness in the affected area. Sometimes bone cancer can interfere with movement and can weaken the bones, occasionally leading to a fracture. Other symptoms of cancer may include tiredness, fever, weight loss, and anaemia. None of these symptoms is a sure sign of cancer; if you suspect you have a health problem consult your doctor

How are bone tumours diagnosed ?
If a bone tumour is suspected the doctor will do a complete medical examination. This may include a blood test as bone tumours can be associated with increased levels of certain proteins in the blood. The doctor may also recommend X-rays and other scans of the bone(s), if X-rays and scans suggest that a tumour might be present then a biopsy (removal of a sample of tissue) will be performed. A pathologist will then examine the cells to determine whether it is cancerous, and if so what type of cancer it is.

Which bones can be affected by cancer ?
There are over 200 bones in the human body, any of these can be affected by cancer. However, certain types of bone cancer are more common in specific bones. Osteosarcoma is most commonly found in the bones around the knee. Ewing's sarcoma is more common in the upper leg, pelvis and other bones of the trunk. The pelvis is the most frequent location for chondrosarcoma. Nevertheless, it is possible for these cancers to affect any bone in the body.

What is the treatment for bone cancer ?
Treatment will depend on the type of cancer, whether it has spread or not , and the size and location of the main (primary) tumour. Treatment of bone cancers is complex and involves a team of different specialists usually within an institution that is experienced in treating these types of cancers. There are 3 main types of therapy used to treat bone cancers;

surgery (to take out the tumour in an operation)
radiotherapy (using high-dose x-rays to kill cancer cells)
chemotherapy (using drugs to kill cancer cells)

Surgery is often used to remove the primary tumour. For tumours of the arms and legs an amputation of the limb is sometimes necessary, however, limb-sparing surgery may be possible in many cases where only the cancerous part of the bone is removed and it is replaced by a bone graft or metal prosthesis. Radiotherapy may be given as well as or instead of surgery to destroy the cancer cells. Also, chemotherapy (drugs) may also be given to kill malignant cells that may be circulating around the body.


What is the chance of recovery ?
Overall, the chance of recovery (prognosis) for bone cancers has improved significantly since the development of modern chemotherapy.
The chance of recovery will depend on a variety of influences; if the cancer has spread, the type of bone cancer, the size of the tumour, location, the person's general health and other individual factors. Also important is how much of the main tumour can be removed/destroyed by surgery and/or radiotherapy, and how the tumour responds to chemotherapy.

Good Luck Hun

[fish153]

Thanks, Ashley. I've pretty much memorized all the existing sites/info on bone tumors ... I just had wondered if anyone had personal experience with having them removed.

But thank you for taking the time to find that link and post that information.

(now who's the stalker?? .... .... just joking. i like to make light of silly situations - to laugh about them in resolution.)

[h@rdc0re]

Thanks, Ashley. I've pretty much memorized all the existing sites/info on bone tumors ... I just had wondered if anyone had personal experience with having them removed.

But thank you for taking the time to find that link and post that information.

(now who's the stalker?? .... .... just joking. i like to make light of silly situations - to laugh about them in resolution.)

HeHe* Your welcome And I know, lol .. .. . . I heard of people with bone tumours but not anyone in my family. My friend had a relative with one.
hehe Have a nice day hun

[Dead-Metal-2]

Have any of you guys had experience with bone tumors --- specifically, having them removed?

yes i had one in my right ankle. It had been growing there for more than 5 years, the docter informed me!

The docter accidently noticed it by taking an accidental x-ray of my right ankle instead of my left (which was in pain because of shin splints at that time). But somehow by fate, something worse was discovered instead of splints, a bone tumor bigger than an egg in my right ankle!

On march 13,2006 i underwent surgery in Vanderbilt University in Nashville. The docter (this guy is my hero), Mr. Herbert Scwartz, a brilliant orthopedic surgeon, strategically drilled a hole in the tibula of my right ankle and took out my benign tumor. Then they filled the hollow bone with some bone graft.

I had to wait 2 weeks to even walk. Going to the gym on crutches was a pain in the arse!

I have no idea why i developed one, the doc told me "some people get them, some dont", which i didnt think explained it very well, but little is known about tumors anyways. But he noticed an anomaly in my tumor, it was bright blue, with a hint of red! He had never seen anything like it before! (maybe im special, lol!) He told me that my tumor might have some properties to cure some of the most horrible diseases. He is currently undergoing in a research with his staff.

Another thing is, it could be genetic. My father had a bone tumor too in the same ankle, but it wasnt blue tho, more reddish brown.

[fish153]

Well, I had mine removed on Oct. 4th ...still can't walk. Mine was right above my knee on my femur, and looked like a mushroom! Was bone and cartilage. It sucks not being able to walk or bend my leg at all ... I had no idea that there would be much of any recovery time, since all they had to do was shave off the tumor. Ah well!

Interesting that yours was BLUE! haha let me know what they find in there!

[crlnnn]

hi fish
i already learned i had a bone tumor on my left humerus..so i had a biopsy and waiting for the results.how about yours ? email : gokhan2005@gmail.com

[Ali13photo]

Yes I do whats up ?

[OneBrightDay]

hi fish
i already learned i had a bone tumor on my left humerus..so i had a biopsy and waiting for the results.how about yours ? email : gokhan2005@gmail.com

what's the end result?