new member - bone cancer survivor

marysorens

jaj08 said:

Osteosarcoma Survivor 17 years
I am looking to talk with anyone who is a survior of osteogenic sarcoma. I am a long term survior of 17 years now. I was diagnosed at age 15 with a tumor on my right femur. I am now pregnant and would love to talk about the ability to have heatly babies after such toxic treatment. I would love to also encourage anyone who is facing this battle. I have had no reoccurences or secondary cancers.

Osteosarcoma survivors
Hi - it's great to hear that you are pregnant after osteosarcoma treatment! You are not alone either. While fertility is definitely not guaranteed, other women have gone on to have healthy kids after treatment. I've collected a bunch of their stories here:

http://www.abc-survivors.net/bone_cancer/pregnant-after-chemo

Maybe you'd like to share yours there too. :-) You can also join our support forum where you can chat with other gals who have gotten pregnant or who are trying after treatment.

Mary

KristinB

jaj08 said:

Osteosarcoma Survivor 17 years
I am looking to talk with anyone who is a survior of osteogenic sarcoma. I am a long term survior of 17 years now. I was diagnosed at age 15 with a tumor on my right femur. I am now pregnant and would love to talk about the ability to have heatly babies after such toxic treatment. I would love to also encourage anyone who is facing this battle. I have had no reoccurences or secondary cancers.

survivor!
Hello
I am a 12 year survivor. I was diagnosed when I was almost 14 with osteosarcoma in my left femur. I had chemo before surgery and chemo after. I had an allograft done initially but after 2 1/2 years it never healed properly so I had a total knee replacement. I was told when I was 18 I would never have children from all the chemo (and I had an ovary removed- totally unrelated to the cancer). I now have 2 HEALTHY children! Ages 6 and 4! When I first got pregnant I was ecstatic because it was a miracle and then the fear set in. In the first few weeks I cried over the unknown of it my child would be healthy. But my doctor assured me the baby would probably be fine. And he was right I had a perfect 2 pregnancies and hoping there will be a 3rd. I would love to offer support to anyone or talk to survivors or anyone going through it now!

KPmom

prettycece said:

Hi.

I also had surgery at MGH thay are the best I had my femur replaced...who was yoyr Dr.?? Was it Dr. Hornicek??

Same doctor!
Hey, I was reading the old boards today and ran across yours. I had Dr. Hornicek as well! I had part of my tibia replaced. I'm actually going in for my 6year appt next week.

mrstaylor2009

Char-
On mothers day this
Char-

On mothers day this year I celebrated 10 year cancer free. I was also dx with osteosarcoma. I was 15 years old. Had limb salvage,I actually had two knee replacement surgeries,14 surgeries and chemo. Would love to chat!

mrstaylor2009

KristinB said:

survivor!
Hello
I am a 12 year survivor. I was diagnosed when I was almost 14 with osteosarcoma in my left femur. I had chemo before surgery and chemo after. I had an allograft done initially but after 2 1/2 years it never healed properly so I had a total knee replacement. I was told when I was 18 I would never have children from all the chemo (and I had an ovary removed- totally unrelated to the cancer). I now have 2 HEALTHY children! Ages 6 and 4! When I first got pregnant I was ecstatic because it was a miracle and then the fear set in. In the first few weeks I cried over the unknown of it my child would be healthy. But my doctor assured me the baby would probably be fine. And he was right I had a perfect 2 pregnancies and hoping there will be a 3rd. I would love to offer support to anyone or talk to survivors or anyone going through it now!

I felt the same way!! I had
I felt the same way!! I had osteo when I was 15. They told me I probably would never be able to have children. I have a 16 month old healthy baby boy!! I cried when I found out cause all I could think about was I hope I don't give him cancer!! I had two knee replacement surgeries. 14 surgeries total. I will have to have another knee replacement in the next few year i'm sure. Do you deal with daily pain in yours?

beanmama

mrstaylor2009 said:

Char-
On mothers day this
Char-

On mothers day this year I celebrated 10 year cancer free. I was also dx with osteosarcoma. I was 15 years old. Had limb salvage,I actually had two knee replacement surgeries,14 surgeries and chemo. Would love to chat!

Mother's Day 10 ys.
Hi Mrs. Taylor,

I am a 9 yr. osteo survivor. Char and I have been chatting for a few years now, which is nice to have someone who has been there to talk to. You can email me as well if you would like.

beanmama@aol.com

Heather

Yasidasi

mrstaylor2009 said:

Char-
On mothers day this
Char-

On mothers day this year I celebrated 10 year cancer free. I was also dx with osteosarcoma. I was 15 years old. Had limb salvage,I actually had two knee replacement surgeries,14 surgeries and chemo. Would love to chat!

Brother is 15 years old has osteosarcoma
Hi,

My brother just got diagnosed with osteosarcoma in his proximal tibia 2 months ago. He is almost done with his initial pre-surgery chemotherapy. He will have surgery at the end of September and then 7-10 months of post-surgery chemo. We are going for the limb-salvage surgery. There was a new piece of "equiupment" developed in 2004 and our surgeon might be using this on my brother. It's called a "compression implant" and helps so that a cement stem is not necessary. They will also keep his patella bone but have a knee "flap" to monitor the healing. We are all SOOOO nervous for this huge surgery. Especially my brother who is only 15 and just starting adolescence. It's very difficult. Anyhow, if you would ever be able to talk, my e-mail address is ydrummond@gmail.com.

Thanks!!!!!

iskandar

CANCER SURVIVOR said:

Hi Everyone, I'm new to this site
Hi purplegal, lets hope all is well with you. reading your story made me think about me. I was diagnosed with osteosarcoma at the age of 16, 16yrs later I'm still alive and kicking. I get extremely depressed at times because I consider myself physically challenged. My cancer damaged my tibia in my left foot and has left me with a permanent foot drop. I have since given birth to a healthy boy who is now 7yrs old. Shortly after given birth I developed Congested heart failure , which was related to the chemo. I was taking heart meds but since now I have stopped with the advice of my cardiologist. If u would like to talk about your experiences I'm willing to converse with u.

hii..
Im from Malaysia..I think I have the same experience like u..After the limb salvage surgery my left foot droped..I diagnosed with osteosarcoma at age of 19 when im in military academy..I don't what I should write..Sometimes i feel depress..I dont know why god choose me..now im 20..

sigam

iskandar said:

hii..
Im from Malaysia..I think I have the same experience like u..After the limb salvage surgery my left foot droped..I diagnosed with osteosarcoma at age of 19 when im in military academy..I don't what I should write..Sometimes i feel depress..I dont know why god choose me..now im 20..

Hi Iskandar
My daughter is 16 and had osteosarcoma on her left femur.
diagnosed in May 09.
Location :Singapore.
Hospital: National University Hospital.

I wonder how was your treatment in Malaysia.
Be cheerful.

I am looking for Osteo sarcoma patients who had Allograft surgery.
What are the limitations a patient has in terms of physical activity

sigam

mrstaylor2009 said:

Char-
On mothers day this
Char-

On mothers day this year I celebrated 10 year cancer free. I was also dx with osteosarcoma. I was 15 years old. Had limb salvage,I actually had two knee replacement surgeries,14 surgeries and chemo. Would love to chat!

char
can you please share about your 14 surgeries. and chemo in detail

chrisr2020

Yasidasi said:

Brother is 15 years old has osteosarcoma
Hi,

My brother just got diagnosed with osteosarcoma in his proximal tibia 2 months ago. He is almost done with his initial pre-surgery chemotherapy. He will have surgery at the end of September and then 7-10 months of post-surgery chemo. We are going for the limb-salvage surgery. There was a new piece of "equiupment" developed in 2004 and our surgeon might be using this on my brother. It's called a "compression implant" and helps so that a cement stem is not necessary. They will also keep his patella bone but have a knee "flap" to monitor the healing. We are all SOOOO nervous for this huge surgery. Especially my brother who is only 15 and just starting adolescence. It's very difficult. Anyhow, if you would ever be able to talk, my e-mail address is ydrummond@gmail.com.

Thanks!!!!!

Osteosarcoma - hip + partial femur replacement

Hello,

This is my first post here.  My son was diagnosed with osteosarcoma back in february 2012 at nearly 13 years-old.  The tumor was located right in the proximal femur, inner side of the leg, right below the lesser trochanter.  He has had 3 cycles of MAP chemo prior to surgery, and another 9 or 11 cycles of MAPIE.  The surgery, may 2012, consisted of hip/partial femur replacement.  They have saved the greater trochanter which is now clamped on the prosthesis.  He is now 18 months out from last chemo and doing fine.  His legs are almost the same lengths and he can walk (with a limp), jump on trampoline, swim like a fish.  He can only walk short distances (10/15 minutes) before he feels soreness in his leg. We are not quite sure what to do next for him to keep on improving as his orthopedist surgeon seems very satisfied with the results and does not recommend anything special.  If you want to share stories, past or recent, please feel free to email me: moonscapes2020@gmail.com

I wish you all and your loved ones the best possible recovery and well-being.

Christophe

saabria2

nerve damage from radiation--8 yrs ago

rs have guessed that my inability to walk unassisted is due to my radiation 8 yrs ago. had plasmacytoma in my L5