Bone Musculoskeletal Cancer
Bone Musculoskeletal Cancer
Cancer that appears in the bone in the form of tumors is considered bone cancer or bone sarcoma. The most common form of bone cancer is Osteosarcoma which often appear in the knees, upper legs, and upper arms. Other forms of bone sarcoma include Chondrosarcoma which affects the cartilage in pelvis, upper legs, and shoulders; Chordoma which affects from base of the skull, all along the spine; and Ewing’s Sarcoma which affects the bone marrow and bones.
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Mark Cross Bone Cancer Fund - Registered charity aimed at raising funds for increased awareness and research. Located in Bexleyheath, England.
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MCW: Teams Work to Save Life and Limb - Dr. Donald Hackbarth, an orthopedic oncologist from Medical College of Wisconsin, discusses multi-disciplinary approaches to treatment.
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Bone Cancer Patients Society - Offers database of the patient records, discussion forum, links, and information on treatment facilities in India and in the U.S.
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Questions and Answers About Bone Cancer - Information about bone cancer and tumors from the U.S. National Cancer Institute.
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Cancer Help.org UK: Bone Cancer - News and information about risk, detection and treatment.
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Bone Tumor.org - Resource for patients and physicians which addresses many aspects of these conditions including diagnosis and treatment matters.
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Adult Bone Cancer Survivors - Survivors of osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, and ewing's sarcoma share their experiences with limb salvage surgery and life after treatment.
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Bone Cancer Research Foundation - Supports awareness and research into the causes and treatment for bone cancer.
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Bone Cancer Research Trust - Charity aims to promote research into the causes and treatment of primary bone cancer, especially osteosarcoma and Ewing's sarcoma. Located in Leeds, England.
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NCCN: Bone Cancer - Clinical practice guideline for bone cancer, including Ewing's Sarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, and Osteosarcoma. Includes detailed surgical and treatment options.
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Spine Health - Information on spinal tumors, including common symptoms, diagnosis, types and treatment options.
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CenterWatch: Bone Metastases - Listing of related industry-sponsored clinical trials research.
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