Research Notes on Bone Cancer Foundations and Support Groups
Bone tumor is an inexact term, which can be used for both benign and malignant abnormal growths found in bone, but is most commonly used for primary tumors of bone, such as osteosarcoma (or osteoma). It is less exactly applied to secondary, or metastatic tumors found in bone. Bone tumors may be classified as "primary tumors" which originate in the bone, and "secondary tumors" which originate elsewhere....read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Bone cancer cure rates are less then 30%.1
- Treatment of bone cancers are difficult and have an impact on the patients quality of life.2
- Treatment for some bone cancers may include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.3
Top Resources on Bone Cancer Foundations and Support Groups
- Official Site: Bone Cancer Research Foundation
- Official Site: Bone and Cancer Foundation
- Official Site: Sunbeam Foundation
- Official Site: Northwest Sarcoma Foundation
- DailyStrength: Bone Cancer Support Group
- MDJunction: Bone Cancer Online Support Group
- Cure Our Children: The Ewing's Sarcoma and Pediatric Cancer Support Group Resources Page
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Official Site: Sunbeam Foundation
- ↑ Official Site: Bone Cancer Research Foundation
- ↑ Wikipedia: Bone Tumor
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