Comment attrape ton le cancer des os ?
Comment attrape ton le cancer des os ?
Il peut être héréditaire (rétinoblastome familial). Les personnes qui sont atteintes de la forme héréditaire du rétinoblastome dans leur enfance risquent davantage d'avoir un cancer des os. Leur risque est encore plus grand si elles ont reçu une chimiothérapie et une radiothérapie comme traitement du rétinoblastome.
What does osteosarcoma look like?
- The cancer cells in these tumors look like early forms of bone cells that normally help make new bone tissue, but the bone tissue in an osteosarcoma is not as strong as that of normal bones. Most osteosarcomas occur in children and young adults. Teens are the most commonly affected age group, but osteosarcoma can develop at any age.
What bones are affected by osteosarcoma?
- Osteosarcoma most often affects the long bones, such as those in the arms and legs. It usually occurs near the ends of the bones where the fastest growth is taking place (growth plates). The bones and areas most often affected include: Femur (thigh bone) near the knee. Tibia (shin bone) near the knee. Humerus (upper arm bone) near the shoulder.
What is the prognosis for osteosarcoma?
- Treatment innovations for osteosarcoma have greatly improved the outlook (prognosis) for this cancer over the years. After completion of treatment, lifelong monitoring is recommended to watch for potential late effects of intense treatments. Signs and symptoms of osteosarcoma may include, among others:
Can osteosarcoma start in the arm?
- Osteosarcoma is most often found in the long bones — more often the legs, but sometimes the arms — but it can start in any bone. Osteosarcoma tends to occur in teenagers and young adults, but it can also occur in younger children and older adults. Treatment usually involves chemotherapy and surgery.
