Bone Fractures

Mel,

Fractures are common. They can do surgery in extreme cases and re-enforce the area with pins/plates. I would contact an Orthopedic Oncologist. They deal with the cancer in the bone. We consulted with this Dr. in NJ (that is where you are isn't it?)here is a link to him: www.bonecancer.org/index.php?db=content/Bonecancer&tbl=About&id=1

There are different types of leisons Osteoblastic, and Osteolystic. One is more likely to cause fractures. It would be a good idea to find out which your father has.

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers and please know that I am praying for your family as well.

Karen

Melissa......don't know if this is the case or not.....but many of us after cystectomy end up with leg pain that the surgeon just sort of looks puzzled about as if its the first case he's ever heard of. I had severe pain down my right inner thigh and had a horrible time walking. I ended up going to a chiropractor for the first time in my life...and in 3 sessions he got rid of it....a nerve was pinched. That really sounds over-simplified but i think it happens a lot. The chiropractor also took x-rays to make sure it was not a fracture of any sort. Just thought i'd throw that in for what its worth.
pat

My father has been in SEVERE pain in his right leg for some time. The oncologist told him that it is scar tissue. (He has stage 4 with bone mets.) Today he started Carboplatin because the cisplatin/gemzar was becoming too much. At his appointment today he was told that he needs to get xrays tomorrow on his leg and hip because the dr. is worried there may be fractures. I am a little aggravated because he has been telling him about this pain for some time and finally, he is sending him for xrays?

I guess my question is, has anyone had any experience with pathological fractures, and if so what is the treatment for them?

Thanks,

Melissa