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Advances in Bone Cancer | New Therapies and Treatments

Bone cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the bones of the body. It is a relatively rare form of cancer, accounting for less than 1% of all cancers diagnosed each year. Bone cancer can develop in any bone in the body, but most commonly occurs in the long bones of the arms and legs.

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Advances in Bone Cancer | New Therapies and Treatments

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  1. Advances in Bone Cancer New Therapies and Treatments

  2. Introduction 1 Bone Cancer 2 3 4 Bone cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the bones of the body. It is a relatively rare form of cancer, accounting for less than 1% of all cancers diagnosed each year. Bone cancer can develop in any bone in the body, but most commonly occurs in the long bones of the arms and legs. 5 6

  3. 1 2 Types of Bone Cancer 3 There are several types of bone cancer, including osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, and chordoma. Each type of bone cancer arises from different types of cells in the bone tissue, and each has a unique set of symptoms and treatment options. 4 5 6

  4. 1 Symptoms of 2 3 Bone Cancer Bone Pain 4 Swelling Tenderness Weight loss 5 6

  5. 1 Treatment Options Limb Salvage Surgery The affected bone is removed, but the surrounding tendons, blood arteries, muscles, and nerves are kept as much as feasible. The surgeon will cut out the tumour and some of the surrounding healthy tissue. 1 Bone Cancer 2 3 Radiation Therapy Surgery and radiation are commonly combined. Before surgery, high-dose X-rays are utilised to reduce tumour size and eradicate cancer cells. 2 4 5 Medical Surgery 3 6 In most cases, surgery for metastatic bone cancer treatment involves removing the tumour whole, along with a little amount of healthy tissue surrounding it.

  6. 1 Contact Us 2 3 +91 7970 108 108 4 www.sriramakrishnahospital.com 5 6

  7. Thank You For Your Attention

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