Tag: cancer
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The Role Of Col2a1a promoter in Ewing sarcoma
There have been several recent discoveries that have come to our attention, which significantly impact our understanding of bone cancer and open new avenues for detecting cancer, especially in cases where bone cancer is less likely to be linked to modifiable risk factors. Current risk factors for bone cancers arise from genetic conditions, chemical or…
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Preventative Treatment
Balanced Diet Calcium, vitamin B12 and protein helps strengthen the bones and improve bone homeostasis/health. Be Aware And Monitor Symptoms Recognising symptoms is key, for instance, Consistent pain that worsens over time, especially at night or during activity, but does not resolve when resting. In children and teenagers, bone pain may start off as harmless…
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Radiotherapy
Proton Beam Therapy. This is a common radiotherapy used to treat Ewing sarcoma, Chordoma and chondrosarcoma types of bone cancer with the aim having a more precise way of reaching the target without affecting any of the critical organs in the human body. What Is Proton Beam Therapy and How Does it Work> By IOE…
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Surgery On Bone Cancer
Surgical Resection With Limb Conservation. This is where the cancer is removed without removing the affected arm or leg. Curettage Curettage is the removal of the tumour (intralesional resection) and trying to save as much bone as possible. This involves removing some normal bone using a cortical window. The tumour cells are scraped from the…
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Adamantinoma FactFile
Overview of Adamantinoma Malignancy: Rare, slow-growing, malignant tumour Type of bone tumour: primary 0.3 to 1% of all primary bone tumours Grade: Low grade but can be treated surgically. Location: It originates from epithelial cells trapped in bone (intracortical) during development in mesenchymal (osteofibrous dysplasia-like) stroma. Lower leg: Diaphysis of Tibia (middle of shin bone) and…
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Giant Cell Tumour Of The Bone FactFile
Overview of Giant Cell Tumour Of The Bone Malignancy: Benign; aggressive; rarely metastasizes. 20% of benign skeletal tumours. Type of bone tumour: Primary 5% of all primary tumours Grade: Varies Location: Multiple Most lesions (75% to 90%) form on the extension of metaphysis into epiphysis of long bones. For instance, the frequent areas: distal femur (thigh…
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LeiomyosarcomaFactFile
Overview of Leiomyosarcoma Malignancy: Malignant mesenchymal tumours Aggressive and fast-growing Type of bone tumour: primary Grade: Varies Location: This type of sarcoma can either start in the soft tissue (smooth muscle) or bone, for instance, the femur as presented in the X-ray above. 10% to 20% of soft tissue sarcoma cases. 0.17% of all cancers. Smooth…
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Fibrosarcoma FactFile
Overview of Fibrosarcoma Malignancy: Rare and aggressive soft tissue malignancy. Type of bone tumour: Primary Grade: Varies Paediatric –> Slow-growing –> infantile or congenital fibrosarcoma. Adults and teenagers –> Adult form fibrosarcoma. Location: It originates from spindle-shaped fibroblasts found in tissue around tendons, ligaments and muscles (fascia). This type of sarcoma can either start in the…
