Bone Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
definition
A
cancer that forms in cells of the bone
2
Q
Types:
A
1-Ewing Sarc/oma
Children Ages 5 – 15
2-Osteo/sarc/oma
Adults
3
Q
bone cancer signs :
A
1-persistent bone pain that gets worse over time and continues into the night.
2-swelling and redness (inflammation) over a bone, which can make movement difficult if the affected bone is near a joint.
3-a noticeable lump over a bone.
4-a weak bone that breaks (fractures) more easily than normal
4
Q
Dx
A
bone scan
5
Q
Tx
A
Amputation
Prosthesis
6
Q
Surgical removal of the bone
A
Amputation
7
Q
Prosthesis
A
Artificial limb
8
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