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Medical Conditions - Bone Metastasis

Bone metastasis happens when the tumor cells metastasize and spread to the bone from their original site. Any cancer can result in bone metastasis. It usually occurs in all bones but is generally seen in the spine, thighs, and pelvis. It is an important marker for cancer diagnosis. In addition, it may occur few years after cancer treatment. Symptoms include pain in the bones, fractured bones, urinary and bowel incontinence, hypercalcemia, and fatigue in the hands and feet.

All bone metastasis Q&A

What is the treatment for stage 4 breast cancer with bone metastasis?

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How to treat breast cancer metastasis in a 42-year old?

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What is the treatment for Gleason score 6?

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How can a 22-year-old with lung cancer manage pain?

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Could my bladder cancer have spread to my bones and liver?

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How do stage 4 NSCLC patients given 12 months survive 5 years?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. What you are seeing in your cousin is actually something we are beginning to see more often now, especially in certain types of lung cancer.

My mother has breast cancer. What treatments are best for her?

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Why has my breast cancer relapsed and spread to my bones?

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What is the treatment for my metastatic breast cancer?

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Will CDK4/6 inhibitors help in advanced metastatic BC?

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