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Bone Cancers

mets
Hi all, I'm a breast cancer survivor (1 yr YAY!)so I also posted on that site. I have been having tenderness and enlargement, I guess you could say of my left lowest rib. Same side my breast cancer was on. That rib has always protruded a bit but it is defiantely sticking out more over the last maybe two weeks. It is tender…
cancer questions
It was just discovered have bone cancer in my shoulder, upper arm, spine and hips only becuase I am having so much pain. In 2009 I had breast cancer. The doctor's assumed the breast cancer had metatasized to the bone. I had a biopsy this week from my spine and the results show the cancer is endimetrial uterine origin. I…
tibia lump
Hi, I was just wondering if an mri can miss something? I have had a lump on my tibia for 3 years. Over time it has gotten slightly larger(about the size of a large grape). It now causes my entire lower leg to ache.(mostly at night) It is not extremely painful, just more like a toothache. My dr sent me to an orthopedic…
new to this diagnosed ewings sarcoma
Hi. Not sure how all this works. I'm looking for others who have dealt with this type of cancer. People who understand what I'm going through. So a little about me. I'm married. I have four wonderful children. Ok mostly wonderful =) . I was diagnosed with ewings sarcoma of the 9th rib in October 2009. I have had 8…
Osteosarcoma in right humerus
Hello everyone.. In Jan 2012 recieved the horrible news of having osteosarcoma in my right humerus, I've gone through 4 treatments so far and I think another 2 before limb salvage surgery. Surgery is gonna consist of partial replacement of right humerus bone and removal of some soft tissue around bone tht has been…
I'm really confused about what is going on
I have been having pain in my ankle for a while. During the process of treating it I went to my general doctor who eventually sent me to a podiatrist who did an MRI. The podiatrist called me today and said the MRI showed a "subcortical lesion" on my ankle bone and that she was referring me to an orthopedic oncologist about…
tell me what you think
My husband is a 1 1/2 year out from throat cancer stage 4 squalamous cell carcinoma. For over 10 days now, he has been experiencing bone pain in his right lower leg and seems to get worse during the evening. We have an appointment this Friday with his GP to see whats going on. I dont think I can wait until Friday.
Chemo port flush since use 10 years ago so chemo still in there
I was wondering what the consiquences of having the same chemo in a port for 10 years. I have recently gotten a chemo burn from pressing were the port opening. Are there any consiquences of doing this other then the burn.
If you have lost all your fat and padding in your behind and can't sit without pain please read this
I have a type of breast cancer that calcifies to my bones so I have it all over. I lost so much weight in my behind that sitting was terribly uncomfortable, even in an upholstered chairs. I knew I needed to do something and googles Butt Enhancer and a whole bunch of links came up. They are generally sold to women who want…
Does anyone know what stenosis of the spinal canal is?
My husband has stage iv bc with mets to all bones including spine. My question is what is mild to moderate stenosis of the spinal canal is present with primarily related to a bony expansile lesion... Opinion of mri 1. Mildly expansile skeletal lesion involving right posterior L$ vertebral boy and medial right L4 pedicle.,…
bone cancer
The first thing I had asked Dr Ang was for him to try his best to save Tam’s life. Dr Ang explained to me that the chances of Tam to get better were very slim – her left leg probably had to be amputated because it was staged as a very advanced bone cancer, involving her entire left buttock bone.
Feeding tube After removal
I had a feeding tube because I was in a coma for several months. From bone cancer. I was wonder is there any kind of problems associated with feeding tubes after they were removed. I have scare were it was. Anything I should keep a look out for? Like in the stomach or any were else.
Please help!
I went 2 the Dr a few months back Bc my upper/shoulder was hurting. He did a xray and found what he thought was a bone tumor. I then went for a Ct scan, bone scan and a mri. They did a biopsy and still isn't sure what is is. I will have surgery and they remove it and do another biopsy. The Dr said he thinks it not cancer…
metastatic rectal cancer to the cervical bone
i usually am on the colorectal discussion board but wanted to ask a question here..has anybody had or heard of mets from rectal cancer to spine?
Can you have stable bone mets and progression elsewhere?
Can you have stable bone mets and progression elsewhere? Any familiar stories?
Tongue Cancer metasisied
My son in law had 7/8th of his tongue removed sep 22 2012 for tongue Cancer and now has it in his hip and spine is there anyone out there with similar types of cancer who can help with info on this doctors say no cure- 1 year
ATC spread to bones...
My husband just found out his anaplastic thyroid cancer spread to his bones. Can anyone help? He just made 34 and was in otherwise good health. He was diagnosed in aug 2011. Please help!!
I have bone cancer below the knee cap
I recently got diagnosed with bone cancer the 22 of february, in Fairbanks, Alaska I am only 21 years of Age, My first time flying to seattle to get it taken care of, the cancer is not yet known, the type is not known, the Biopsy that was done on the first was a small incision to take some tissue out, so ill know the next…
npc met to bone
When I first get NPC, I was staged 4b. It was treated with 3 rounds of chemo of cisplatin and 5FU and than 33times imrt with 3 rounds of cisplatin. After the treatment was done, I had a blood test after eight weeks and the ebv dna reading is 337. The doctor say that it may drop a bit more in a month so I did the blood test…
Cancer went to bones-back,leg
My sister got lung cancer, and the doctor said it was stable. My sister had pains in her back and leg while going through chemo, the doctor thought it was arthritis,but she was in very bad pain. He gave her morfene,but the dose did not help. He put her into the hospital, and gave her another MRI,two were given so far. And…
Granddaughter fighter Cancer again
Really could use some suggestions. Our granddaught who is now 5 yrs old, has a reaccuring ostreaSarcoma in her other leg. April 2009 She was diagnose and had her left leg amputated. Surgeon was concerned about quality of life vs several surgeries and hospital stays. She has done real well with her prothestic and walks real…
wanting information on bone cancer
I am 45 years old. I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 37. Went through a mystectimy and chem and then oral chemo for five years.finished oral chemo in october 2010. Left started hurting in february 2011 went back to the doctor and they found a spot on my hip and spine. They then sent me for a pet scan and cat scan and…
Osteosarcoma Tibia
I'm looking for survivors of Osteosarcoma in the tibia. So far haven't found any. Anybody here a survivor?
How is your grand daughter, Tim?
Hi Tim, Just wondering how your grand daughter is doing. (I think her name is Kayla)Your story touched me, and I have been thinking about her lots as my daughter is 4 years old. I hope she is doing well. My prayers will continue, Jennifer
Bone Marrow Biopsy on Friday
Last Thursday I had an MRI done on my knee. Received results yesterday. Small MCL tear that requires surgery. Dr. said that because of "suspicious area" on my MRI above my knee (lower femur), he wants to do a biopsy of my bone marrow while he's scoping my knee. I've been searching the internet for information on bone…
lived through five different cancers
Ive lived through five cancers ive lost my leg and breasts and a few other body parts my whole life has been taken from me ive lost my car my home and everything i thank god each and every day for my life .. but how do you start a new life at 40 something
"treatable but not curable"
Last month I was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. At first I was told I'd get chemo and surgery, but after more scans I was told that my case was likely not curable, but it was treatable. Is it normal for an oncologist to give such hopeless news? And has anyone out there been given similar news? I'm only 24 and I'm otherwise…
Weakness
My mother was diagnosed with metastic bone and lymph node cancer, but the primary could not be found. She had two rounds of chemo and radiation, which kicked her butt. She is 77 years young and was very active. We took a break from the chemo and radiation. It has been about 7 weeks since the last treatment. She has been…
questions
does this sound familiar with anyone? ok, stage iv breast with mets to all of the bone-my husband. He is in constant pain, hard to control. 43 and needs a walker to get around. Keeps falling. lost over 100 lbs in 2 years. Chest hurts, bones ache so until he can't ride in a car. Hard to sit down. Barely moves. Stop eating.…
Bone cancer in the foot?
Hello all, I am coming over here from the lymphoma board as I am worried about a lump I feel in the top of my foot. I am 7 months in remission from hodgkins lymphoma, and have been having pain, and tingling in my left foot and leg. It has now become swollen as well. I can feel a small lump on the top of my foot where it is…

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