What Patients Say About Cancer Treatment at New Hope
What Is Bone Cancer? Understand Your Disease
Bone cancer is a condition that manifests in pain, swelling, and tenderness in any bone in the body. When detected, this sporadic disease either started in the bones (primary cancer) or has spread to the bone after originating in other parts of the body (metastasis or secondary cancer). In most cases, it affects the pelvis, arms, and legs.
Bone Cancers We Treat at New Hope Unlimited
Primary bone cancers are a specific subtype known as sarcomas. There are several types of cancers of the bone, including:
Osteosarcoma
This malignant tumor produces immature bone, usually in the arm or leg. Osteosarcoma is the most common type of bone cancer and generally occurs in people under the age of 25.
Chondrosarcoma
This bone cancer often occurs in the pelvis, legs, or arms of middle-aged adults or older. Chondrosarcoma is the second most common form of bone cancer in which cells produce the gristly connective tissue from which most bones develop (cartilage).
Ewing sarcoma
This tumor is rare and mostly originates in the pelvis, chest wall, legs, or arms. Ewing sarcoma is more prevalent in teenagers and young adults, but can still occur at any age.
New Hope Unlimited also treats lesser-known bone cancers, including fibrosarcoma and malignant fibrous histiocytoma, chordoma, and giant cell tumor of bone.
Bone Cancer Symptoms
Other than pain, inflammation, and tenderness; people with bone cancer may also experience:
- A lump or mass in the affected area
- Weakened bone, resulting in a higher risk of fracture
- Unintended weight loss
- Fatigue
In most cases, these symptoms are due to conditions other than cancer, such as arthritis or injuries. Still, if these problems persist with no known reason, see your doctor immediately.
Bone Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention
Scientists do not know the exact cause of bone cancer, but researchers have found factors associated with an increased risk, including:
- A family history of bone cancer
- A family history of retinoblastoma (an eye cancer)
- Previous treatment with radiation therapy
- Prior treatment with chemotherapy
- History of certain health conditions, including Li-Fraumeni syndrome and Paget's disease
- Implantation of metal to repair fractures
Since the preventable causes of bone cancer are unknown, preventing the disease is not possible at this time. In most cases, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, receiving routine medical care, and stopping smoking can help ward off many diseases, which may include cancer of the bone.
Detection and Diagnosis
A doctor may begin with a blood test to rule out other possible causes. You will then be referred to a bone specialist where the following diagnostic tests may be ordered:
- Bone scan
- X-rays
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
- Computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan
- Positron emission tomography (PET)
- Bone biopsy
Bone Cancer Alternative Treatments
New Hope Unlimited has devoted years to developing alternative cancer treatment strategies that may reverse bone cancer symptoms and reinforce the body’s natural defense systems. Our protocols also rehabilitate emotional and spiritual wellness to restore the mind and body’s pre-cancer condition. With our care, there is hope in becoming free of your disease.
Our Promise
- Advanced Cancer Treatments
- Top-Rated Physicians
- Personal Care
- Patient Satisfaction
Our Medical Facilities
At New Hope Unlimited, we pride ourselves in providing superior comfort, cleanliness, and cancer care at our 8,000 square foot medical treatment center in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. We worked with renowned architects and contractors to create the ideal space for recovery, which includes state-of-the-art lounge areas and spacious private in-rooms that assure the comfort of our patients and their loved ones.
To make our patients feel right at home, each private ward is equipped with high-definition U.S. television, quality bedding, and high-speed internet connection. And with proper nutrition playing a vital role in cancer recovery, New Hope Unlimited also fulfills the dietary needs of each patient using fresh, organic produce to prepare breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.
Comfort and cleanliness are also strictly implemented in our medical treatment rooms, which are equipped with the latest medical supplies and technology to provide the highest standard of care and treatment. Our medical center also has an in-house Hyperbaric Chamber, a well-established therapy for decompression sickness, exclusively available for our patients’ use.
Further, New Hope Unlimited has maintained its exceptional partnership with Hospital Migoo, a medical group comprised of certified physicians and specialists committed to our patients’ care and well-being.
FAQs
1. How does New Hope Unlimited customize treatment plans?
Your treatment will depend on several factors, including your symptoms, type of primary cancer, number of bones affected by cancer, stage of disease, previous treatments you have had, and your general disposition.
2. Can alternative treatments reduce bone pain
Our therapies may help control pain and other symptoms by shrinking the tumor and reducing pressure on surrounding tissue or nerves.
3. What is the survival rate for bone cancer?
The five-year survival rate for all bone cancers is about 70%.
