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Being a moderator on the colon cancer forum, I know squidge about carcinoma on the hip bone.
Just got the wind knocked out of me as my good ladies cousin was just diagnosed yesterday, she is in her mid 60's and had been treated for a herniated disc problem for years.
She called my wife and asked did I have any info, as she had been told it was a rare form of carcinoma and was highly unusual that she developed it so late in life.
She has been told she will have both radiology and chemotherapy.
The doctor said for her not to worry as it was not life threatening.
Based on the small amount of information given appreciate if any members can shed some light on treatment and what to expect.
Thanks a bunch
Barry
Diagnosed stage 3 March 011
Radical resection April 011
Restaged 2b April 011.
6 months after feeling great.
Recent PET scan indicates no recurrence.
12/09 Colonoscopy clear.
Check CT scans for both CRC and for surgery. All clear
Aortobifemoral surgery 5th May. yughh
DEXA scan clear, Endoscopy all clear.
2 yrs since colon surgery. 1 year since Aortobifemoral
Let's get on with living life.
Hi Barry and I am sorry to hear of your friend's diagnosis. I've done some research and I think she has the type incorrect as carcinoma refers to a soft tissue disease. Cancers originating in the bne are called sarcomas. Here is a link to the US NCI web site with a reference document for you: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/f...tes-Types/bone
Surgery is often the first line of therapy but that may not be feasible for the hip. Chemo and radiation are also cited as treatments. I hope this is helpful and I hope that your friend has the best possible outcome.
Good health,
kermica
When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time."
~Author Unknown
Age 62
Follicular lymphoma diagnosed August 08, Stage 1
2 rounds (20 each) localized radiation to tumor sites
Remission confirmed July 09
Restaged to Stage 3 May 2010
Recurrence confirmed May 2010 - Watch and Wait commenced - multiple scans with minimal progression.
Significant progression detected in PET scan - December 2012
Biopsy to check for transformation 1/18/2013 - negative for that but full of lymphoma, of course.
Watch and Wait is over
Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma diagnosed September 2012. Mohs surgical excision 09/2012. Successful, clean edges all around.
Hi Barry- not much here either except that Ive heard several times and even read about it that most hip cancer is treatmable and the goal for this is complete remission which can last a very long time(but there is a chance of return) more easily treatmet than others. If the cancer has spread to the bone and far advaced they may be another whole ballgame. but most cases are able to be kept under control or irradicated with treatments.
MOMS Journey
April06- Emergencysurgery,exploratory,10units blood,largetumor and 10inches of colon removed,temp.colostomy.diagnosed stage IV colon.
oxyplatin,5fu
Oct06-radiation,surgery,several lymphs,cervix,1 ovary,fallopian,40% remaining colon,large tumor to adipose tissue,appendix,gallbladder removed.permant colostomy/iliostomy
oxyplatin,transfusion.
April 07-xeloda-overdose
surgery-1/3liver,partial diaphra, removed clipped and questionable spots oblated.
port-port rejection-port removed 1week.
picc line,5fu,oxyplatin,camptosar.
Oct-08-surgery-remaining ovary engulfed in tumor,partial bone scrape.
transfusion central line TPN 1 month.
oct-09-surgery tumor ,colon and jejuneum removed.
xeloda reduced. severe dehydration,heart attack.
april10-remission-avistan
oct-10-erbitux,camptosar
Jan-11-5fu
mar-11 return to original site-oxyplatin,5fu
Aug-11-erbitux,camptosar.
dec-28-blood transfusion
dec-30-back to chemo erbitux camtosar
Jan-16 injections neulasta and aranesp
feb16-transfusion
feb 21-Tumor found stomach,liver, and liver "hot spots" inflamed lymph in rt ureter in kidney causing obstruction-surgery schedualed Mar 16.
march 16/12-no more kidney obstruction not lymph ...dehydration is causing blockage, two litters blood for anemia, stomach liver tumor small-med,abalation, 1 hidden tumor deep in muscle mass on side flank(hid from scans) -gone!
june/15/12-blood transfusion
starting a regimine of celebrex
aug/16/12-blood transfusion
aug/30-12 discontinued celebrex -failure one kidney. needed to see urologist
sept/10-12-good urologist report one kidney functioning well for now.
oct/23/12-chemo pill Stivarga(regorafenib)
Nov/22/12-blood transfusion
dec/18/12-blood transfusion chemo pill dosage cut back to 1 pill.
Feb/21/13 neulasta injection
Feb/22/13-blood transfusion. still taking stivarga.
mar/20/13-arenespt injection rehydration and magnesium IV
mar/21/13-acute renal failure-kidney infection
april/1/13.-recovery from 4 day coma infection cleared/4 units blood/ off stivarga/starting rehab therapy,
Thanks Kermica for putting me right.
I enquirer and it is a sarcoma, yet they intend radiotherapy and chemo.
Maybe different regimes here in the UK.
Your a pal thanks again
Barry
Diagnosed stage 3 March 011
Radical resection April 011
Restaged 2b April 011.
6 months after feeling great.
Recent PET scan indicates no recurrence.
12/09 Colonoscopy clear.
Check CT scans for both CRC and for surgery. All clear
Aortobifemoral surgery 5th May. yughh
DEXA scan clear, Endoscopy all clear.
2 yrs since colon surgery. 1 year since Aortobifemoral
Let's get on with living life.
Shiela,
Margaret is very upbeat as the specialist at the Newcastle hospital has told her its definately not life threatening.
Radiation and chemo they say is the course they intend to follow.
I guess as its not life threatening then it is confined.
Thanks for the info
Best wishes to Wonderwoman, yourself and family.
Keep cooking lol
Barry
Diagnosed stage 3 March 011
Radical resection April 011
Restaged 2b April 011.
6 months after feeling great.
Recent PET scan indicates no recurrence.
12/09 Colonoscopy clear.
Check CT scans for both CRC and for surgery. All clear
Aortobifemoral surgery 5th May. yughh
DEXA scan clear, Endoscopy all clear.
2 yrs since colon surgery. 1 year since Aortobifemoral
Let's get on with living life.
Barry-thats good to hear not to make light of any situation but sounds like shes not in too much trouble- thats great.
wonderwomen just called me and asked if she was allowed to come to my house- I told her-"only if she behaves herself
were going there tonight to get her walking. no will not be an option.
she wanted to go to her house but shes not aloud to be alone shes too weak right now- I say she will be at her house by the weekend long as she keeps heading in this dierection.
I will be cooking too darn youbut I need to find out what shes eating at this point. I have a few things in mind already -were good. I sure hope things work out for your friend and that things continue to be ok with you.
MOMS Journey
April06- Emergencysurgery,exploratory,10units blood,largetumor and 10inches of colon removed,temp.colostomy.diagnosed stage IV colon.
oxyplatin,5fu
Oct06-radiation,surgery,several lymphs,cervix,1 ovary,fallopian,40% remaining colon,large tumor to adipose tissue,appendix,gallbladder removed.permant colostomy/iliostomy
oxyplatin,transfusion.
April 07-xeloda-overdose
surgery-1/3liver,partial diaphra, removed clipped and questionable spots oblated.
port-port rejection-port removed 1week.
picc line,5fu,oxyplatin,camptosar.
Oct-08-surgery-remaining ovary engulfed in tumor,partial bone scrape.
transfusion central line TPN 1 month.
oct-09-surgery tumor ,colon and jejuneum removed.
xeloda reduced. severe dehydration,heart attack.
april10-remission-avistan
oct-10-erbitux,camptosar
Jan-11-5fu
mar-11 return to original site-oxyplatin,5fu
Aug-11-erbitux,camptosar.
dec-28-blood transfusion
dec-30-back to chemo erbitux camtosar
Jan-16 injections neulasta and aranesp
feb16-transfusion
feb 21-Tumor found stomach,liver, and liver "hot spots" inflamed lymph in rt ureter in kidney causing obstruction-surgery schedualed Mar 16.
march 16/12-no more kidney obstruction not lymph ...dehydration is causing blockage, two litters blood for anemia, stomach liver tumor small-med,abalation, 1 hidden tumor deep in muscle mass on side flank(hid from scans) -gone!
june/15/12-blood transfusion
starting a regimine of celebrex
aug/16/12-blood transfusion
aug/30-12 discontinued celebrex -failure one kidney. needed to see urologist
sept/10-12-good urologist report one kidney functioning well for now.
oct/23/12-chemo pill Stivarga(regorafenib)
Nov/22/12-blood transfusion
dec/18/12-blood transfusion chemo pill dosage cut back to 1 pill.
Feb/21/13 neulasta injection
Feb/22/13-blood transfusion. still taking stivarga.
mar/20/13-arenespt injection rehydration and magnesium IV
mar/21/13-acute renal failure-kidney infection
april/1/13.-recovery from 4 day coma infection cleared/4 units blood/ off stivarga/starting rehab therapy,
Shiela,
Naw no chance other behaving herself as she'll be as you say feisty getting out and about again.
Still it's great news that she's heading in the right direction with the right frame of mind.
Give her a hug from her UK admirer.
KEEP COOKING.
Cousin Margaret is definitely up for the treatment as she's bright, cheerful and told Anne let's get this over and done with.
Barry
Diagnosed stage 3 March 011
Radical resection April 011
Restaged 2b April 011.
6 months after feeling great.
Recent PET scan indicates no recurrence.
12/09 Colonoscopy clear.
Check CT scans for both CRC and for surgery. All clear
Aortobifemoral surgery 5th May. yughh
DEXA scan clear, Endoscopy all clear.
2 yrs since colon surgery. 1 year since Aortobifemoral
Let's get on with living life.
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but I need to find out what shes eating at this point. I have a few things in mind already -were good. I sure hope things work out for your friend and that things continue to be ok with you.
