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Why would the scan show bone abnormalties in prostate cancer?
Late stage prostate cancer metasticizes to the bones. This may be the reason.
Can you get bone cancer of the teeth?
No, bone cancer does not affect teeth because teeth are not made of bone tissue. However, there are types of cancer that can affect the mouth and jaw bones, but these would not be considered bone cancer of the teeth specifically.
Have 15 year old nephew has leg cancer What type of cancer did Edward Kennedy Jr have?
Edward Kennedy had bone cancer - he had a partial amputation which probably saved his life. The commonest type of primary bone cancer is osteosarcoma. It is most often diagnosed in children and teenagers but can occur at any age. Osteosarcomas can grow anywhere in the skeleton. But the commonest sites are Lower thigh (femur), Upper shin bone (tibia), Upper arm (humerus) or Lower shin bone.
What is sclerosis in the lower spine?
Scoliosis is thickening or hardening of the bone. The lower lumbar spine is the lower back (Disks L1 - L5). Scoliosis in the lower lumbar spine means you have thickening or hardening of the bone in the lower back (lumbar disks L1-L5).
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.
What is the common for fibula bone?
Calf (the lower-back part of your leg)
What doctor will you see for bone cancer?
You would typically see an oncologist, who specializes in the treatment of cancer, for bone cancer. They will coordinate your care and treatment plan, which may include other specialists such as a surgeon or radiation oncologist.
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.
Do you capitalize the name of the disease lung cancer?
You only capitalize the word cancer if your referring to a specific kind of cancer. Ex. My ferret has Bone Cancer. (its a specific type of cancer) My ferret has cancer. (is not a specific type of cancer)
X-rays are generally needed when what conditions are the cause of lower back pain?
X rays are ordered for patients whose symptoms suggest cancer, infection, inflammation, pelvic or abdominal disease, or bone fractures.
