A Landmark Study on Palliation of Bone Mets PainWhen a primary cancer such as cancer of the breast, prostate or lung spreads to the bone (bone mets), treatment strategies become complex. In today’s world of oncology, better systemic chemotherapies can add months and even years to a patient’s life; in addition, local cancer control of […] KEEP READING
What You Should Know About CartilageOne of the most fascinating components of the human body is cartilage, an incredibly versatile material. Trying to describe cartilage is like the six blind men who try to figure out what an elephant is: “The elephant is like a pillar,” said the man who touched his leg. “Oh no! […] KEEP READING
How Stress Makes Essential Tremor WorseEssential tremor (ET) is the most common form of uncontrollable rhythmic shaking, though it is sometimes misdiagnosed as Parkinson’s disease. The involuntary trembling results from abnormal communication between certain areas of the brain (cerebellum, thalamus, and brain stem). It is estimated that 10 million Americans suffer from ET, though many […] KEEP READING
Cancer patients who learn that their disease has spread to the bone may be tempted to give in to discouragement. However, it’s the perfect time to pluck up one’s courage and commitment. Research shows that patients themselves can take steps to help combat metastatic bone tumors (bone mets). Read http://sperlingmedicalgroup.com/2017/06/21/weight-bearing-exercise-may-reduce-bone-mets/ about an interesting study with […] CONTINUE
A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, […] CONTINUE
When a solid tumor such as breast cancer spreads to the bone, it is called metastatic bone cancer or bone mets. The two most prevalent sources for bone mets are breast and prostate cancer. Lung cancer is the third most common type of cancer to spread to the bones. Both small cell lung cancer and […] CONTINUE
A substantial amount of published research on cancer that metastasizes (spreads) to the bones (bone mets). Most of it is focused on theories of how and why cancer cells seem especially drawn to bone, and also the physical processes involved in tumor growth and bone damage once cancer settles there. Another portion of research is […] CONTINUE
“The discovery and development of the bisphosphonates … is a paradigm of a successful journey from ‘bench to bedside’.”i Bisphosphonates are a class of drugs most commonly used to strengthen thinning bones (low bone mass) in older people. During aging, the normal balance of healthy bone maintenance (re-absorbing old bone and building new bone) may […] CONTINUE
The most common cancers that spread (metastasize) to skeletal locations are breast, prostate and lung cancers. Today, there are new treatment protocols that can effectively manage bone metastasis, alleviate pain, and increase survival time. However, early detection is essential in order to plan an optimum course of treatment. Until the last decade, most cases of […] CONTINUE
Patients who have advanced breast, prostate or lung cancer become especially worried that tumor cells will spread to the bone (bone metastasis, or simply bone mets). Pain from bone mets can range from mild to extremely severe. In addition to increased risk for painful fractures, bones are rich in nerves that transmit pain messages to […] CONTINUE
“These are the days of miracle and wonder…” sang Paul Simon in his song “The Boy in the Bubble.” When it comes to treating painful tumors that have spread to the bone from their primary location (breast, prostate, lung, etc.) the clinical world has entered a new age in medicine. Bone is the third most […] CONTINUE
Detection devices provide early warnings First responders are people who are professionally trained for the earliest intervention in emergency situations. They are found in such jobs as police, firefighters, drug agents, homeland security, animal wardens, armed forces and National Guard, etc. Sometimes, the emergency is catastrophe that creates a potentially deadly environment, e.g. a gas […] CONTINUE
A diagnosis of breast cancer triggers a cascade of worries. “Am I going to die?” is surely the most terrifying. A close second for many patients is fear of pain, particularly if cancer metastasizes (spreads) to the bones. Bone mets can cause agonizing pain in several ways. A sudden break in a weakened bone can […] CONTINUE
