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Chrondrosarcoma

brian226
brian226 CSN Member Posts: 3
edited March 2014 in Bone Cancers #1
What is the youngest age you have heard of someone having chrondrosarcoma? I am currrently 20, but had the disease when i was 18. i know it is typically a middle-aged person's disease...and am curious if there is anyone else out there as yuong as me. any info that you could provide would be greatly appreciated :)
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  • mrsbe
    mrsbe CSN Member Posts: 57
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    HI there Brian,
    Teddy Kennedy Jr. was diagnosed with a chondrosarcoma in his teen years also and had to have his leg removed. Hes now a practicing attorney and an advocate for people with disabilities. Hes the son of U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy. This was way back in the the 70s and hes still doing well =).

    wishing you wellness
    MrsBe
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  • hjg202
    hjg202 CSN Member Posts: 2
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    I had chondrosarcoma removed from my left femur when I was 19. I'm now 26 with my first recurrence in the same place - chondrosarcomas happen to everyone at all ages - don't believe everything you read on the internet. I've met many people out there like me. If you're interested in meeting more chondrosarcoma survivors, join our group at Yahoo! groups: http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/chondrosarcoma
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  • thezerosystem
    thezerosystem CSN Member Posts: 3
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    I was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma at age 22. Lost my right leg and hip to it. It seems like there are more people our age getting this cancer than doctors/etc seem to realize--I've met quite a few! Someone already posted about the yahoo chondrosarcoma group, so I'll just second the recommendation. They are a really helpful group of people!
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