Cancers We Treat
Breast Cancer
Learn about what Baptist Cancer Center offers you in terms of leading-edge breast cancer treatments.
Cancers We Treat
Learn about what Baptist Cancer Center offers you in terms of leading-edge breast cancer treatments.
True bone cancers are sarcomas. Sarcomas can develop anywhere in the body in both soft tissue and bones. Osteosarcomas originate in the bone cells and are the most common bone cancers; they occur mostly in people who are 10 to 30 years old. Chondrosarcomas are the cancer of cartilage cells. They are rare in people under age 20 and are the second most common form of bone cancer.
Most cancers that affect bones are actually metastatic cancers that have spread to the skeletal system instead of originating there. These cancers will need to be treated based on their starting point and will not be treated as bone cancer. These include leukemia, multiple myeloma, and lymphoma.
To diagnose bone cancer, your physician will use a variety of tests including biopsies, imaging tests and blood tests. If possible, it is best to have a biopsy to diagnose bone cancer at the same place you expect to receive treatment. It is essential to go to a specialized cancer center that has experience in osteosarcoma biopsy.
If the biopsy is done incorrectly, it may make it more difficult later for the surgeon to remove all of the cancer without having to also remove all or part of the arm or leg with the tumor. A biopsy that is not done correctly may cause the cancer to spread. A patient's symptoms and family history will also be taken into consideration when forming a diagnosis.
The treatment of bone cancer will depend on the type and stage of the bone cancer as well as your lifestyle and treatment preferences. Bone cancer treatment plans may include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
The Sarcoma Center at Baptist Cancer Center treats more adult osteosarcoma, or bone cancer, patients than any other cancer center in the region. In fact, we are one of the few teams in the nation devoted to bone cancer. Our experience and expertise help us produce outstanding outcomes.
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The treatment of bone cancer will depend on the type and stage of the bone cancer as well as your lifestyle and treatment preferences. Bone cancer treatment plans may include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
There are many types of breast cancer, which are determined by specific affected cells in the breast. The most common types of breast cancer are:
Approximately 20 percent of breast cancer cases are ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). DCIS is considered non-invasive. It occurs when cancer cells are only found in the lining of the milk ducts. This means that the cancer has not spread to other areas of the breast.
Recognizing the signs of bone cancer allows for timely intervention, potentially increasing the chances of successful treatment and improving your quality of life.
Environmental factors, such as exposure to radiation, can have an effect on a person developing bone cancer. Some genetic disorders are also considered bone cancer risk factors .
Genetic disorder risk factors include:
Bone pain is the most common sign of bone cancer, and as the tumor grows, the pain can become more persistent. Swelling, fractures and decreased mobility are also signs and symptoms of bone cancer.
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