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Last Updated: Aug 6th, 2008 - 09:50:39 |
Bone Metastases
After cancer has developed in one area of the body, cancerous cells from that area can break away and travel through the body's bloodstream or lymphatic system to other parts of the body. Most often these cells die, but sometimes they begin to grow and multiply. We call this process metastasis and any secondary growths metastases. About half of all cancers metastasize.
Bone Cancer
Mature bones are made up of three types of tissue: compact tissue (the hard outer portion of most bones); cancellous tissue (spongy tissue inside the bones that contains bone marrow, which makes blood cells); and subchondral tissue (smooth bone tissue of the joints). A layer of cartilage covers subchondral tissue to cushion the movement of joints.
Bone Allografts
An allograft is a graft between genetically dissimilar members of the same species. An allograft may be obtained from living donors who are having bone removed during surgery or cadaveric donors. Allograft material has been used for more than 30 years in periodontal therapy. There are several types of allografts.
The Low-Down on Osteoporosis
It’s in our cereals, our orange juice, our bread. Manufacturers are adding calcium to all sorts of foods and beverages. That’s because increasing the amount of calcium you consume daily can decrease your chances of fracturing a bone due to osteoporosis. Ten million people in the United States already have osteoporosis and 18 million more have low bone mass (osteopenia) and are at increased risk for developing osteoporosis.
Bone Health and Cancer
Bone is living, connective tissue that has multiple functions such as protecting internal organs, storing minerals, and supporting body weight. In adults, bone is also the primary site of hemopoiesis, the formation of blood cells.
What Does Bone Pain Mean?
Bone pain is often overlooked if it is not intense or the result of a broken arm or leg. We accept it as a normal consequence of daily life and aging. However, bone pain is a significant symptom that should be taken seriously and not ignored.
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