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December 31, 2013
Even the orthopaedic surgeon who is like a second dad to her couldn’t have guessed Bria Brown would be on a high school cheerleading stunt team. When she was…
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Bone tumors that begin in the bone — or primary bone cancer — are considered rare. Cancer is much more likely to spread or metastasize into the bone from another affected area of the body, such as the breasts, lungs or prostate.
These are the three most common types of primary bone cancer:
Pain is the most common symptom of bone cancer. With some types of tumors, patients may notice swelling and tenderness. Some may feel fatigued, lose weight or suffer a bone fracture due to cancer weakening the bone. Other symptoms will vary and depend on the size and location of the tumor.
Physical examination and X-rays may be the first tests your UF Health Jacksonville physician will use. If a bone tumor is suspected, our specialists will confirm the diagnosis with sophisticated imaging techniques, such as an MRI or CT scan. Once a tumor is confirmed, a minimally invasive biopsy is often done to determine if the tumor is malignant or benign.
The UF Health Cancer Center in Jacksonville brings together a multidisciplinary team of experts to design the best treatment plan for you that will provide the best possible outcomes. University of Florida surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and other cancer specialists work together to provide treatments, equipped with the latest therapeutic innovations.
In addition to offering standard cancer treatment options, the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, located on the UF Health Jacksonville campus, offers patients state-of-the-art treatment with minimal side effects for certain cancers.
The Cancer Center at UF Health Jacksonville also offers support groups and classes for cancer patients and caregivers. Our team provides a safe place to ask questions or share concerns.
The UF Health Jacksonville cancer program is accredited by the Commission on Cancer, a quality program of the American College of Surgeons.
December 31, 2013
Even the orthopaedic surgeon who is like a second dad to her couldn’t have guessed Bria Brown would be on a high school cheerleading stunt team. When she was…
November 13, 2013
It is a typical day at work when Hudson Berrey, MD, walks into the operating room to remove a patient’s leg. The young man’s family has already been warned the…
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