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What tissue is affected by cancer first?
the bone
What area of the body is affected by bone cancer?
Bones! All 206 bones of the body can get bone cancer.
What organs are affected by bone cancer?
the organs that affected by bone cancer is the hearth,arms,legs,vital,skin,cornea,objective lens and the fingers.......ulol....
What is the ribbon for bone cancer?
the bone cancer ribbon color is yellow, there are many other colors, too.
How is the bone affected by skin cancer?
If you feel you have an abnormal bump in a part of you skeleton where joints are not supposed to be.
Is there bone cancer?
Yes, bone cancer is a rare type of cancer that begins in the bone tissue. It can either originate in the bone itself (primary bone cancer) or spread to the bone from another part of the body (secondary or metastatic bone cancer). Treatment may involve surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
Where can people with bone cancer go for help?
To a bone cancer specialist.
Does bone marrow give cancer?
Leukemia is a cancer of the bone marrow.
Is bone cancer communicable or noncommunicable?
Bone cancer is noncommunicable disease.
Caucasian Women Have the Best Bone Cancer Prognosis ?
One of the biggest factors that determines a patient's bone cancer prognosis is the current stage of the disease. If the bone cancer has metastasized to the lymph nodes, or other areas of the body, the cancer will be harder to successfully treat, resulting in a shorter survival rate. Five-year survival-rate statistics help a physician calculate a particular patient's bone cancer prognosis. Male, Caucasian adults have the worst survival rate while female, Caucasian adults have the best survival rate. The five-year bone cancer survival rates range from 67-74 percent when averaging all races.
Are boys or girls more likely to get bone cancer?
Bone cancer does not show a significant difference in prevalence between boys and girls. Both genders have an equal chance of developing bone cancer.
Is bone cancer primary or metastatic?
Bone cancer can be either primary or metastatic, depending on its origin and location within the bone. Primary Bone Cancer: Primary bone cancer originates in the bone tissue itself and is relatively rare compared to other types of cancer. There are several subtypes of primary bone cancer, including osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, and Ewing sarcoma. These cancers develop from abnormal cells within the bone and may arise in any bone in the body. Primary bone cancer primarily affects children and young adults, although it can occur at any age. Metastatic Bone Cancer: Metastatic bone cancer, also known as secondary bone cancer, occurs when cancer cells from a primary tumor elsewhere in the body spread (metastasize) to the bones. Common primary tumors that metastasize to the bones include breast, lung, prostate, and kidney cancer. Metastatic bone cancer is much more common than primary bone cancer and often affects older adults. It can occur in any bone but typically involves the spine, pelvis, ribs, and long bones of the arms and legs. In both primary and metastatic bone cancer, the cancerous cells can disrupt normal bone function and structure, leading to symptoms such as bone pain, fractures, and weakness. However, the treatment and prognosis for primary and metastatic bone cancer may differ significantly. Treatment for primary bone cancer typically involves surgery to remove the tumor, along with chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy to kill any remaining cancer cells and reduce the risk of recurrence. In contrast, treatment for metastatic bone cancer focuses on managing symptoms, slowing the progression of the disease, and improving quality of life. This may involve a combination of treatments such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, and medications to relieve pain and strengthen bones. Overall, while both primary and metastatic bone cancer can have serious implications for patients, advances in diagnosis and treatment have improved outcomes and quality of life for many individuals affected by these diseases. Early detection, accurate diagnosis, and personalized treatment plans are essential for optimizing outcomes and improving survival rates for patients with bone cancer.
