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sabbysup2hrstuff

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I Am In the Early Stages of ruling Out Bone Cancer Posted: 06-10-05 02:06am


I am in the early stages of ruling out bone cancer and I must admit I am scared! But mostly I am just looking for more info. I have had sore r. Shoulder, at first I though it was because I favor my r. Side to sleep (the sore shoulder has been ongoing for at least 6-8 months. Just before mothers day weekend I had a bad week of pain sharp stabbing. I scheduled the appointment and the nurse said it "sounded" like bursitis. (she couldn't say it was but...) any ways when the Dr. Came in to the room he never mentioned bursitis. He noticed that in the upper part of my humerus had some abnormal density. About the size of my thumb print. Said we needed to do a mri to "rule out cancer". I have not had the strong stabbing pain as much but mostly an ache. Wouldn't the dr know if the spot was cancer just by looking at the xray? Do you think he "has seen so many xrays that he would be able to know before the mri? I understand that we have to go through the "process" but still. How do I help my husband cope with out withdrawing. He is very effectionate but. When he worries about me he tends to get really quiet then I feel guilty that he is so worried. I also have congenital heart disease how do you think this will effect everthing i.E. Treatment and also dealing with the heart. I have to admit that I am scared about this too. What a mess :shock: what kind of questions do I ask, when I was in for my 5 minute appointment that he told me he wanted the mri I was in too much shock to even know what to say. My sister in law is going through chemo for lymphoma so it was like hitting me between the eyes.

sabbysup2hrstuff

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I Am Clear! It Isnt... Posted: 06-17-05 00:19am


:d :d :d :d I am all clear it isn't bone cancer like he thought. Just thought I would give an update.

ofee

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Glad That You Got Good News! Posted: 01-25-06 20:10pm


Dear sabbysup2hrstuff congratulations on dodging a bullet so to speak! I can relate to the fear as my 15 year old son will be seeing an orthopedic surgeon on monday to get further testing. He has been diagnosed with enchondroma on his fibia and sustained a fracture last fall (which I found odd since he hadn't jumped from any kind of height -- maybe 3 feet up). He has constant pain in his knee/leg and I am struggling to not think the worst....My luck in the past 10 years has not been very good & I guess I am afraid it is cancer. I am a single parent of 3 kids (11, 123 & 15) and have dealt with a lot of caca recently (my mom died suddenly in oct.) and I took legal action against my employer which I am in the midst of...Now this...It almost seems as if it never ends. Would appreciate any advice or support you might be inclined to give. Take care :( :shock: :cry:

sandyallen

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Posted: 02-01-06 13:01pm


What did the dr say was wrong with your shoulder? Did he say it was frozen or arthritis. I am so thankful it is not cancer! I am glad that you have a good understanding husband, it does help! I am soooo sorry to hear about your son, I hope you get some answers quick! I am also sorry to hear about the loss of your mother and that you might get something out of your employer forever what reason, you sound like you are going through way too much. We are here for you if you need us! You and your children are in my thoughts and prayers!

ofee

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Thanks Mary -- Update On My Son's Condition Posted: 02-01-06 13:16pm


Brendan & I saw an orthopedic surgeon 2 days ago and she has referred him for a ct scan and bone scan on feb. 28th. Then we will have a consult with her on march 21st. After seeing the regular x-rays of brendan's leg she didn't feel that it was an enchondroma although there is some type of lesion/growth on his fibula. I am also concerned because he fractured his leg in august (when questioned by the orthopedic surgeon he indicated that the pain in his knee/upper part of his leg started in the spring). I have read that enchondromas can render muscles & bones vulnerable to fractures etc. I have not sought a referral to an orthopedic oncologist and I am not even sure there is one in my area. I do have a new gp and he is quite open to referring brendan to a specialist in southern ontario if need be. Thanks for the info...I will check out the website you gave me and appreciate the time you took to respond to my email question. It has been a very difficult fall with my mom dying suddenly in oct., with me having to take legal action against my employer & go on sick leave in sept., and with having to look for work again (i've had 6 different jobs in 8 years despite having a msc)....& being a single parent to 3 kids....Brendan's health issue was the last last straw for me and I have felt quite afraid for his future given my supposed "bad luck" these past several years! (ha) thanks for both encouraging me to not automatically think the worst and for giving me ammunition to be a more effective advocate when it comes to my son's health. I will update you as things progress...Take care & thanks again!\ lynn

ofee

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Update From Brendan's Mom Posted: 02-01-06 14:44pm


Hi mary my sister breeda works at london health sciences centre & has good networks with a couple of orthopedic surgeons. I have asked her to check out any orthopedic oncologists & to advise me on how to best proceed. I have a new gp who would be willing to make a referral I think--i have explained the situation & he is sympathetic. 2 orthopedic surgeons took a look at brendan's regular x-rays & I got 2 different opinions - 1 that he has an enchondroma on his fibula, the other is unsure. I had to fight to get into see a specialist (long story -that's why I changed family doctors). So far, I feel that the orthopedic surgeon that has ordered the scans is sympathetic to my case. The more I read about enchondromas & the difficulty in getting a proper diagnosis & treatment, the more worried I am that he might fall through the cracks. Some people think that I am overreacting by going there but I would never forgive myself if it was bone cancer & I had not done all I could to get aggressive treatment. I thank god in some ways that I am between jobs as I don't know how I would have managed to navigate the system had I been working. I really appreciate your feedback and will continue to update you as things happen. Take care, :umm :?

koa

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Posted: 09-17-06 23:05pm


What did you ever find out about your shoulder??? What did you find out for your son??? Keep me posted...I'm curious...I've been having similiar problems with my shoulder..Thanks

Dawnmerkel

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fever for 6 weeks and 2cm spot on his right femur Posted: 02-14-08 12:40pm


Hello everyone. Our family has been on a roller coaster of emotions. Eight weeks ago my son had a birth mark removed off the top of his left foot. When the stiches were removed there was a superficial infections. He took two rounds of antibiotics and the fever was still there. The peditircian sent us to the childrens hosptial to have a bone scan to see if there could still be a infection. The scan showed a spot on his right femur inside the bone. We then had a MRI. It was still there. We have had all sorts of blood work done and nothing has showed up. We went to the ortho doctor yesterday he didnt seem concerned but we said we wanted it biopsied. The radioligist said it looked malignant. We are so confused and are just waiting for the biopsy now. Has anyone had similar symptoms? Thanks Dawn