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Bone Cancer
by Karen Lavender and
Warren
Bones form the core structure of our body. In total, there
are 200 bones in a human body that support us and provide protection to our
body organs. Though bone cancer is not as common as most other types of cancer,
it is quite dangerous like most cancers.
Types of bone
cancer
There are mainly 2 categories in which we can classify bone
cancer – primary bone cancer and secondary bone cancer. When the bone
cancer originates in the bone itself, it is categorised as primary bone cancer
and when it spreads from a cancer elsewhere in the body it is known as
secondary bone cancer. Though there are quite a few different kinds of bone
cancer, the most common one is Osteosarcoma. This type of bone cancer occurs
primarily in younger adults and affects knee joints the most.
Cause
and symptoms of bone cancer
The exact causes of bone cancer still seem
to be a matter of research and study. The symptoms of bone cancer are linked to
the position of the cancer-affected bone in the body. One of the symptoms of
bone cancer is incidence of swelling or tenderness or pain in the area affected
by bone cancer. The formation of a lump is another indication of bone cancer.
Though the detection of a bone cancer related lump is a bit difficult in the
initial stages of bone cancer, the lump can sometimes be felt (due to the
restriction in movement that it causes) when the bone cancer occurs at joints
(e.g. knee joints). However, none of these symptoms are prominent indicators of
bone cancer.
Diagnosis of bone cancer
If you experience a
lump or any of the bone cancer symptoms, you must not neglect them and seek
advice of a qualified doctor. Remember that early diagnosis of any type of
cancer (not just bone cancer) can help in getting a cure and reducing the
threat to life.
Treatment of bone cancer
Removal of bone
tumour through surgical procedures is one the most common ways of treating bone
cancer. Radiotherapy and chemo therapy are other ways of treating bone cancer.
A combination of different techniques is sometimes used to form a more
effective bone cancer treatment. The kind of treatment to be administered is
dependent on the stage of bone cancer and the place of its occurrence.
About the Author: Warren and Karen have been
involved in the internet for a number of years and run several websites. They
are most interested in providing opportunities for people to connect with
information relating to business, health and creativity. Check out their
Bone Cancer blog
for more information.
Article Source:
http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Karen_Lavender
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