eMedTV Bone Cancer Articles

Alternative Bone Cancer Treatment

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 10:08:43 CDT

Alternative Bone Cancer Treatment
Alternative bone cancer treatment, such as acupuncture and herbal products, are often combined with standard treatments for bone cancer. This eMedTV article examines alternative bone cancer treatment in detail, including questions to ask your doctor.

Bone Cancer Diagnosis

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:01:07 CDT

Bone Cancer Diagnosis
A bone cancer diagnosis is arrived at through a process involving a thorough physical exam and specific tests and procedures. This eMedTV page explains the items used to make a bone cancer diagnosis, such as imaging scans, biopsies, and blood tests.

Bone Cancer Pain

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:54:36 CDT

Bone Cancer Pain
Unfortunately, bone cancer pain is a common occurrence for patients with this disease. As this eMedTV page explains, pain medication, radiation, nerve blocks, or even acupuncture are techniques used to manage bone cancer pain.

Bone Cancer Prevention

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 15:12:46 CDT

Bone Cancer Prevention
Can bone cancer be prevented? Research scientists have not yet identified any methods of bone cancer prevention. But, as this eMedTV page explains, avoiding risk factors and living a healthy lifestyle may be all the bone cancer prevention you need.

Bone Cancer Prognosis

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 15:31:33 CDT

Bone Cancer Prognosis
With a bone cancer prognosis, a doctor considers the usual course and outcome based on hundreds of other patients. But, as this eMedTV page explains, a bone cancer prognosis is only a prediction and is affected by the cancer's location and stage.

Bone Cancer Questions

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 16:26:43 CDT

Bone Cancer Questions
Asking bone cancer questions can help you feel more in control of your disease and treatment. This segment of the eMedTV archives provides lists of bone cancer questions you can ask your doctor about your diagnosis, procedures, prognosis, and more.

Bone Cancer Research

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 16:33:17 CDT

Bone Cancer Research
Bone cancer research trials are aimed at providing new treatment methods or combining current ones to better help patients. This page of the eMedTV library discusses bone cancer research and explains potential benefits for research participants.

Bone Cancer Screening

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 16:52:55 CDT

Bone Cancer Screening
Bone cancer screening tests are designed to detect the disease in people who do not have any symptoms. This page of the eMedTV library explains the purpose of bone cancer screening tests in detail, including how they differ from diagnostic tests.

Bone Cancer Statistics

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 19:31:08 CDT

Bone Cancer Statistics
From 1998-2002, bone cancer statistics indicate that the age-adjusted bone cancer death rate was 0.4 per 100,000 men and women per year. This eMedTV article includes other bone cancer statistics on stage, survival rates, and more.

Bone Cancer Support

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 20:06:53 CDT

Bone Cancer Support
Bone cancer support groups can be a valuable resource for people to discuss their fears and concerns regarding their disease. This eMedTV resource provides ways to locate bone cancer support groups in your area.

Bone Cancer Surgery

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:50:43 CDT

Bone Cancer Surgery
Bone cancer surgery, the treatment of choice for many patients with the condition, can involve amputation or limb-sparing surgery. This eMedTV segment explains the types of bone cancer surgery in detail, including the impact on survival rates.

Bone Cancer Survival Rate

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 21:46:08 CDT

Bone Cancer Survival Rate
The bone cancer survival rate measures how many people are still alive 5 years after their diagnosis, even if still receiving treatment. This eMedTV article provides statistics regarding the bone cancer survival rate by race, stage, and more.

Bone Cancer Symptoms

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 09:03:37 CDT

Bone Cancer Symptoms
Possible bone cancer symptoms include anemia, pain, fatigue, and joint tenderness. This eMedTV page discusses bone cancer symptoms in detail and serves as a reminder that potential symptoms do not mean that a person definitely has cancer.

Bone Cancer Treatment

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 11:39:15 CDT

Bone Cancer Treatment
The most common bone cancer treatment is surgery, although chemotherapy and radiation therapy may be used as well. This segment of the eMedTV library explains bone cancer treatment in detail, including factors that can affect the treatment chosen.

Bone Cancer

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 12:06:39 CDT

Bone Cancer
Bone cancer is a type of cancer that affects the bones. Osteosarcoma is the most common type of bone cancer. As this page of the eMedTV library explains, symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis all depend on the type of bone cancer a person has.

Causes of Bone Cancer

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 13:20:44 CDT

Causes of Bone Cancer
Although the causes of bone cancer are still unknown, certain factors can increase a person's chances of developing it. This eMedTV segment explores these potential "causes" of bone cancer, such as a family history of cancer or prior chemotherapy.

Types of Bone Cancer

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 09:22:10 CDT

Types of Bone Cancer
Types of bone cancer are benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). As this eMedTV page explains, malignant types of bone cancer are: osteosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma, and chondrosarcoma. There are also primary and secondary types of bone cancer.

Ewing's Sarcoma Diagnosis

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:24:09 CST

Ewing's Sarcoma Diagnosis
In the case of Ewing's sarcoma, diagnosis usually involves a physical exam and additional tests. This eMedTV resource identifies tests used in diagnosing Ewing's sarcoma (such as blood tests, CT scans, bone scans, and MRIs).

Ewing's Sarcoma Prognosis

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 19:26:50 CST

Ewing's Sarcoma Prognosis
Factors affecting a Ewing's sarcoma prognosis include the size and location of the tumor. This eMedTV article identifies other factors that may affect the prognosis for someone with Ewing's sarcoma and provides links to additional information.

Ewing's Sarcoma Stages

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:51:04 CST

Ewing's Sarcoma Stages
There are no Ewing's sarcoma stages. As explained in this section of the eMedTV library, cases of Ewing's sarcoma are usually classified as being localized, metastatic, or recurrent.

Ewing's Sarcoma Symptoms

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 15:03:20 CST

Ewing's Sarcoma Symptoms
In cases of Ewing's sarcoma, symptoms of the cancer may include pain, bone fracture, fatigue, and fever. This eMedTV segment discusses symptoms of Ewing's sarcoma, which may also include swelling, tenderness, or stiffness in the affected area.

Ewing's Sarcoma Treatment by Stage

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 19:01:53 CST

Ewing's Sarcoma Treatment by Stage
Instead of breaking down options for Ewing's sarcoma treatment by stage, this eMedTV Web page describes treatments based on whether the cancer is localized, metastatic, or recurrent.

Ewing's Sarcoma Treatment

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 18:50:55 CST

Ewing's Sarcoma Treatment
Options for Ewing's sarcoma treatment may include surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. This eMedTV segment describes each of these treatments for Ewing's sarcoma and includes information about side effects, second opinions, and follow-up care.

Ewing's Sarcoma

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:40:57 CST

Ewing's Sarcoma
Ewing's sarcoma is a form of cancer which begins in the immature nerve tissue in the bone marrow. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Ewing's sarcoma, including information about its symptoms and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma Diagnosis

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:02:42 CST

Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma Diagnosis
To help make a malignant fibrous histiocytoma diagnosis, doctors may use MRI scans, x-rays, and bone scans. This eMedTV resource describes the steps involved in diagnosing malignant fibrous histiocytoma.

Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma Prognosis

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:59:03 CST

Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma Prognosis
Factors affecting the malignant fibrous histiocytoma prognosis include the location and size of the tumor. This eMedTV article highlights other factors that may have an impact on the prognosis for people with malignant fibrous histiocytoma.

Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma Symptoms

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:41:31 CST

Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma Symptoms
In the case of malignant fibrous histiocytoma, symptoms may include an enlarging, painless mass. This eMedTV Web page describes other common symptoms of malignant fibrous histiocytoma, such as bone fracture, fever, and weight loss.

Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma Treatment

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:01:18 CST

Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma Treatment
For people with malignant fibrous histiocytoma, treatment may involve chemotherapy and surgery. This eMedTV resource discusses factors that affect treatment of malignant fibrous histiocytoma.

Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 11:32:04 CST

Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma is a rare condition in which a tumor develops in the soft tissue or bone. This eMedTV article offers an overview of malignant fibrous histiocytoma, with information about its symptoms, its treatment options, and more.

Risk Factors for Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 12:35:34 CST

Risk Factors for Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma
Risk factors for malignant fibrous histiocytoma include having a history of sickle cell disease. This eMedTV page identifies other factors that may increase a person's risk of developing malignant fibrous histiocytoma.

Causes of Osteosarcoma

Sat, 4 Nov 2006 17:59:52 CST

Causes of Osteosarcoma
The exact causes of osteosarcoma have not yet been identified. However, as this eMedTV article explains, researchers have found certain risk factors for osteosarcoma, which include such things as having undergone radiotherapy or chemotherapy.

Osteosarcoma Diagnosis

Sat, 4 Nov 2006 18:04:07 CST

Osteosarcoma Diagnosis
To make an osteosarcoma diagnosis, the doctor will usually perform a physical exam and order certain tests. This eMedTV Web page covers the steps involved in diagnosing osteosarcoma, which may involve blood tests, bone scans, and other tests.

Osteosarcoma Stages

Sun, 5 Nov 2006 15:40:19 CST

Osteosarcoma Stages
When it comes to osteosarcoma, stages are not used to express the extent of the cancer. As this eMedTV article explains, in the place of using osteosarcoma staging, most cases of the cancer are classified as being localized, metastatic, or recurrent.

Osteosarcoma Symptoms

Sat, 4 Nov 2006 18:55:51 CST

Osteosarcoma Symptoms
Osteosarcoma symptoms may include pain, broken bones, fatigue, fever, weight loss, and anemia. This eMedTV article describes symptoms often associated with osteosarcoma, which may also include swelling, tenderness, or stiffness in the affected area.

Osteosarcoma Treatment by Stage

Sun, 5 Nov 2006 16:48:09 CST

Osteosarcoma Treatment by Stage
Because there is no staging system for osteosarcoma, this eMedTV Web page does not break down osteosarcoma treatment by stage. Instead, this article explains how the disease is classified and explores the corresponding treatment options.

Osteosarcoma Treatment

Sun, 5 Nov 2006 16:20:39 CST

Osteosarcoma Treatment
For people with osteosarcoma, treatment options may include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. This eMedTV segment reviews these osteosarcoma treatment options and discusses second opinions, side effects, and follow-up care.

Osteosarcoma

Mon, 6 Nov 2006 11:03:58 CST

Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma is a form of bone cancer that most often affects children and young adults. This eMedTV segment offers an overview of osteosarcoma, including information about its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Prognosis for Osteosarcoma

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 14:26:50 CST

Prognosis for Osteosarcoma
Factors that affect the prognosis for osteosarcoma patients include the size and location of the cancer. This eMedTV resource discusses other factors that may affect an osteosarcoma prognosis (such as the patient's age and general health).