Bone Marrow involvement with bone cancer?
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If the cancer is in the bone marrow,  it will reduce the number of blood cells produced:  depending on what the cancer has metasisied into it would take on the "symptoms " of a blood cancer - so it will depend on the type of cancer blood cells.\n\nWhile you have given some good information,  you have left out critical details to discuss more (like type of cancer blood cells) .\n\nIf you go the the LLS.org web site you can get a better idea of what you are dealing with.\n\nSince it is your grandmother, I assume she is older and the prognosis for people with cancer/older is never good.\n\nspend as much time as you can with her and help her accomplish any "unfinished" things she may have.\n\nGood luck,\n\nJewells\n32 months ans still here
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Osteomyelitis, Osteitis.
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Polycythemia vera is a blood disease and causes an abnormal\nincrease in red blood cells in your blood circulation, which is a result of your bone marrow producing excessive\nnumbers of, not only red blood cells, but also platelets, and white cells. You have to consult a hematologist/oncologist (a doctor who has specialized in\nblood diseases, including leukemia) at your nearest medical\ncenter.
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It might be a osteosarcoma but if you are under 45 years of age and because the mass is on the end of a long bone then another strong possibility is that it might  be a giant cell tumor. Giant cell tumors are not malignant but still are still a difficult tumor to remove. Osteosarcomas are malignant and will require additional treatment besides tumor removal.\n\nhttp://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic307.htm\n\nhttp://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic531.htm\n\nThey won't be able to be 100% sure what it is until they take a biopsy and you need to get the biopsy done as soon as possible, because if it is an osteosarcoma then you need treatment sooner rather than later for the best outcome. Suggest you go to a large medical facility and be treated only by an orthopedist who specializes in bone tumors because you may need significant reconstructive surgery and this requires an expert surgeon.  good luck
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Bone marrow (or "medulla ossea") is the tissue comprising the center of large bones. It is the place where new blood cells are produced. Bone marrow contains two types of stem cells: hematopoietic (which can produce blood cells) and stromal (which can produce fat, cartilage and bone). Stromal stem cells have the capability to differentiate into many kinds of tissues, such as nervous tissue. Hematopoietic stem cells give rise to the three classes of blood cell that are found in the circulation: leukocytes also called as White blood cells responsible for body immunity, red blood cells (erythrocytes), and platelets (thrombocytes).\n\nThe tissue of bone marrow, where pluripotential hemopoietic stem cells form, is called "myeloid tissue".\n\n"Long bones" are tubular in structure, and the hollow middle is filled with yellow marrow. While the majority of long bones are formed of cortical ("compact") material; at the ends are the epiphysis, which are generally composed of cancellous ("spongy") material and red marrow.
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first i had blood drawn,when that showed a low count in my white cells,i had a bone marrow done,that is when they found the cancer and what kind i had.from there i was taken care of.good luck!
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A meta-analysis on this issue was reported in the May 2005 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).  They found 'some evidence' for increased risks of certain types of cancer and recommended additional research.\n\nHope this is helpful for you.
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yes. there are full bony impactions, partial bony impactions and soft tissue impactions.
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Leukemia is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow characterized by an abnormal proliferation of blood cells, usually white blood cells called leukocytes. (Thus it's name)\n\nSome of the Symptoms are damage to the bone marrow resulting in a lack of blood platelets, which are important in the blood clotting process. Thus, people with leukemia may become bruised easily, bleed excessively, or develop Petechia. (broken capillaries, usually on the surface of the skin.) People with leukemia are also susceptible to infections. Furthermore, those suffering from Leukemia tend to develop anemia, which may cause shortness of breath and fatigue. Bone or joint pain may occur as the cancer spreads. \n\nThe exact cause of leukemia is unknown but is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. Leukemias, like other cancers, result from somatic mutations in the DNA which activate oncogenes (a modified gene that increases the malignancy of a tumor cell) or inactivate tumour suppressor genes, and disrupt the regulation of cell death, differentiation or division. These mutations may occur spontaneously or as a result of exposure to radiation or carcinogenic substances (such as Alcoholic beverages , tobacco, Coal, some rubbers, Aluminium  and many others.) and are likely influenced by genetic factors.\n\nA Staph Infection, Staphylococcus aureus, is not cancer. That is not to say that it is not a serious illness. It can lead to many other illnesses that range from the annoying skin infections to life-threatening diseases such as pneumonia, meningitis and septicemia among others. Staph is a Bacteria, so it has no relation to cancer. I would recommend you keep taking your daughter to the doctor and do whatever s/he tells you to do. If she doesn’t get better in a week or so, take her to another doctor for a second opinion. \n\nOne note: If they tested her blood for Staph and they didn’t find cancer cells, then I wouldn't be too worried about Leukemia, however, I am NOT a doctor. \n\nI hope this helps.
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Hi,\n\nFirst you need to register and get screened.  this starts with some forms, questionnaire and health screen then a simple blood test.  Besides Marrow donation,  you can also donate "peripheral" blood cells - such as platelets, stem cells and plasma; these help other types of cancers and blood problems.\n\nThere are a number of "factors" in  the blood that make you a match for someone.  Your information will be put in a large data base and if someone needs a marrow transplant ( blood cancers are a big cause to need one)  you will get called to go in and make a donation if you match a bunch of these factors,  the more factors you have in common the better chance the transplant will be successful.\n\nIn advance;  THANK YOU  it is really scary to need a transplant and they put your info into the 'puter and no matches come out so you wait and hope for a match.  The more people in the database, the more chances that if you need a transplant it will be available.\n\nI am very fortunate that I don't need one yet [have Myeloma];  but if that day comes,  you may be my match.\n\nGood luck,\n\nJewells\n27 month survivor and still going strong
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I think it depends on what stage it is at.  You should check with a doctor though.  Also, it depends a lot on diet and current health of the individual...as well as personal internal attitude.  I knew someone who had multiple myaloma (cancer of the bone marrow) and the normal term for that is supposed to be six months....she lived for three years beyond that!  She was always positive about life though and went about it with lots of energy until her last days.  And she was older than 35 -- she was 57 when she died.
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Hi There, My dad had it, he was 81.  I had gotten a lot of info from the American Cancer Society.  Try this link: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp.  There is info there about trials and treatments.  On certain patients (not my dad) they can do chemo.  In Multiple Myeloma the symptoms can be treated, but there is no cure.  My dad received steroid treatment.  He had gotten radiation to a couple of really painful areas and it seemed to help him a lot.  Also he got blood transfusions when his blood count was off and that helped too.  He did end up going on dialysis because as the cancer eats the bone, calcium is released into the system and the kidneys can't handle too much calcium.  Sometimes patients receive stem cell transplants. Good luck to the patient & family.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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No. It is an auto-immune disese. In this disease body's defence mechanism gets deranged and attacks the self. It mainly and initially affects the joints. Later on it may involve the heart, kidney, spleen etc. This disease does not lead to cancer.
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In bone marrow.\nBone marrow: The soft blood-forming tissue that fills the cavities of bones and contains fat and immature and mature blood cells, including white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Diseases or drugs that affect the bone marrow can affect the total counts of these cells.\n\nSee in\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bone_marrow
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I am so sorry to hear about your family friend and hope you are providing support and understandin right now....the fact that she has secondarys (the cancer has spread to  another part of the body) is , I will be honest, worrying.  I know how awful this illness can be and how devastating it can be especially when the person has been healthy....my dad got cancer...he didn;t smoke, he was active and healthy....by the time he was diagnosed he had secondarys.  The chemo might be there to ease the side effects rather than cure or extend life...she needs to know which it is in her case....my thoughts are with your friend and all who love her right now...I do wish you well and hope that any news she has is positive.  Keep us updated? and if you need to chat...feel free to mail me
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Well I'm not an expert, but I think it probably depends on the kind of cancer. my mom had bone cancer that spread to her brain, they removed the 3 tumors she had, and they didn't grow back, but new ones did form, probably because of the bone cancer. They gave her 9 months and she lived 2 years, just passed away November 8. apparently, if not for the bone cancer, she would have been fine after they removed the brain tumors.
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My husband has the same cancer as your father, but I think his might be more advanced that your dad's.  My husband is 63 years old.  He is taking the same treatments as your dad, but also a bone strengthener intravenously once every 4 weeks.  The bone strengthener is called Zometa, and this treatment takes about 30 minutes each time.  He also had 5 radiation treatments to his spine which helped greatly with pain control.  \n\nOnce cancer has spread beyond the prostate it can't be cured, but it can often be controlled for several years.  It sounds like my husband has many more spots of cancer in his bones than your dad does, and we are hopeful that he will have at least a few years.  The most important thing for your dad is to not break a bone - cancer in the bones makes them very brittle.  In addition to the intravenous bone strengtheners my husband takes calcium and Vitamin D every day - prescribed by the cancer specialist.  He takes very strong pain meds also.  \n\nThe day will come when the hormone treatments will stop working.  When that happens there is some research that suggests some chemotherapy drugs can give the person a few more months of life.  The overall life expectancy at this stage tends to be up to three years, but every individual is different and responds differently to treatment.  It will be affected by your dad's health otherwise, his strength in fighting this, his attitude, and his will to live.\n\nBe strong yourselves and take care of yourselves.  You need to take care of you in order to help him.  I have learned that.  It sounds like he is getting good care.  Ask about the need for bone strengtheners.  Also, good nutrition is very important in figthing cancer.  Make sure he eats a healthy diet, low in fat particularly.  Try to keep a positive outlook, and now is the time to live each day as if it is your last.  Life becomes precious when we realize it is on a timer.  Take care, and God bless.