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Metastatic Bone Disease
Is the most common type of malignant bone tumor occurs as a result of metastasis from a primary tumor. Common site for the primary tumor include the breast, prostate, gastrointestinal tract, lungs, kidney, ovary, and thyroid. Metastatic cancer cells travel to other sites from the primary tumor via lymph system and circulatory system. The Metastatic bone lesion is commonly found in the vertebrae, pelvis, femur, humerus, or ribs. Pathological fractures at the site of metastasis are common because of weakening of the involved bone.
Once a primary lesion has been found, radionuclide bone scans are often done to detect the presence of metastatic lesions before they are visible on an X-ray. It is important to note that metastatic bone lesions may occur at anytime (even years later) following a diagnosis and treatment of a primary tumor. Metastasis to the bone should be suspected in any person who has local bone pain and a past history of cancer. Treatment may be palliative and consists of pain management and radiation. Surgical stabilization of the fracture may be indicated if there is a fracture or pending fracture. Prognosis depends on the extend of the metasis and location.
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What is rule out metastatic disease?
to make sure that the disease will not
What is chronic osseous pathology?
Chronic osseous pathology is long-standing disease of the bone tissue.
What is neoplasm metastatic disease?
Neoplasm means tumor, and metastatic means the tumor has spread. Taken together, they mean cancer.
When is radiation used to treat metastatic colon cancer?
Radiation also is used in the treatment of patients with metastatic disease. It is particularly useful in shrinking metastatic colon cancer to the brain.
What is Osseous?
Osseous is the fancy medical term for "bony".
Why do they use PET scanning for breast cancer studies?
To identify metastatic disease
Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer?
is a very dangerous disease, likely terminal.
What does destructive osseous pathology mean?
A disease process that causes some form of destruction of bone.
What does metastatic disease cannot be ruled out on a bone scan mean?
It means that the cancer may have spread.
What causes an osseous neoplasm?
An osseous neoplasm, or bone tumor, can be caused by genetic mutations, previous radiation exposure, or Paget's disease. Some tumors may also develop without a known cause. These neoplasms can be benign or malignant.
How are cancers classified?
Metastatic and non metastatic.
Is bladder cancer which has spread to the prostate considered to be metastatic cancer?
Yes, bladder cancer that has spread to the prostate is considered metastatic cancer. This occurs when cancer cells from the original tumor in the bladder migrate to another organ, in this case, the prostate. Metastatic cancer indicates that the disease has advanced beyond its initial site, which can affect treatment options and prognosis.
