Bone Cancer- Treatment and Medicines
Bone cancer is an aggressive cancer and is not as common as other cancers. It manifests as a painful condition, a tumor near the joints makes it difficult to move, or one in the arms makes it difficult to lift weights.
What is Bone Cancer?
It is the growth of cancer cells in the bone. It is a type of cancer that can occur in any bone, with the thigh bone being a primary target. Bone cancer may be primary, which originates in the bone, or may be secondary, which has spread from other organ cancers.
What are the Types of Bone Cancer?
- • Osteosarcoma – It is a cancer that affects new bone formation.
- • Ewing sarcoma – It is a cancer of the tissue covering the nearby bone area.
- • Chondrosarcoma – Cancer in the tissue connecting bones and joints.
Who is at Risk of Bone Cancer?
- • Age – it occurs in children and young adults
- • Genetics – BRCA genes or other inherited genes
- • Family history – cancer runs in the family
- • Benign bone condition – osteoporosis or some benign lump which can convert to malignant
Symptoms of Bone Cancer
- • Pain in the bones
- • Swelling or a lump near the bones
- • Frequent fractures
- • Unusual weight loss
- • Weakness
- • Difficulty in movement
What is the Treatment for Bone Cancer?
Surgery
It involves removing the bone that has cancer and replacing it with a metal implant.
Chemotherapy
It is used –
- • Before surgery, to shrink the tumor
- • After surgery, to eliminate any cancer cells left
- • To prevent cancer recurrence
- • Palliative care in advanced cases to reduce cancer complications
Radiation Therapy
It is mainly done in Ewing sarcoma or in conditions where surgery is not possible. It involves projecting high-intensity radiation on the tumor.
What are the Common Anticancer Medicines Used in Bone Cancer?
Targeted Therapy Anticancer Drugs
- • Imatinib – Imatikast
- • Sunitinib – Sutekast
- • Pazopanib – Pazokast
- • Cabozantinib – Cabozer
- • Lenvatinib – Lenvakast
Anticancer Medicines for Relapsed Bone Cancer
- • Ifosfamide and Etoposide
- • Docetaxel and Gemcitabine
- • Etoposide taken by mouth
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