Cancer Chondrosarcoma

Chondrosarcoma is a cancer closely related to the bone but which is formed in the cartilage, tissue resilient and flexible that cushions the ends of bones and joints inter-lines and not in the bone tissue proper.
This cancer usually has origin in the cartilage that lines the bones of the pelvis, thighs, shoulders, ribs or arms. However, a rare type of chondrosarcoma develops in the soft tissues, such as muscles, nerves or adipose tissue of the arms and legs. The disease may also develop from a benign tumor situated near the bone. But, in most cases, do not know the cause of this tumor.
Once formed a chondrosarcoma, the tumor may have a fast or slow growing and may invade nearby tissues and spread (metastasize) to the cartilage and the bones of other body areas as well as other tissues and organs such such as the lungs.
Chondrosarcoma can occur at any age, but mainly affects adults over 40 years. It rarely occurs in children.
Treatment
Treatment of chondrosarcoma depends on several factors, including:
• the type, size, location and stage of disease
• patient age
• the general health status of the patient.
Surgery is the standard treatment for chondrosarcoma and, in general, the surgeon removes the tumor together with a surrounding healthy tissue. Surgical options for chondrosarcoma include biopsy (described above), conservative surgery and limb amputation. The most appropriate intervention for a particular case will be determined based on the location and stage of the cancer.
• Surgery conservative member: The surgeon removes the cancerous bone and cartilage, along with some muscle, bone may be replaced by a bone transplant or a metal prosthesis. Most patients require specific rehabilitation to regain full use of the member.
• Amputation: Is removed all or part of the limb (in most cases the member is not entirely severed). Then, the patient receives a temporary artificial limb and then a permanent prosthesis, allowing it to remain physically active.
The high-grade tumors may require additional therapy, e.g., radiation. This therapy uses a beam of high energy X-rays to destroy cancer cells and is often combined with surgery. Doctors usually do not utilize chemotherapy? anti-cancer? to treat chondrosarcoma since this type of malignant tumor is resistant to this type of therapy. However, some medical centers are studying the use of chemotherapy for disseminated chondrosarcomas.
The supportive treatments help to reduce side effects and prevent or treat infections. The regular care tracking are also an important part of treatment by allowing monitor response to treatment and monitoring the recurrence of chondrosarcoma and ascertain the development of other cancers.
Prevention
There is no known way to prevent chondrosarcoma.
People with rare diseases related to the bones may have a higher chance of developing a chondrosarcoma. Furthermore, some scientists have described an association between chondrosarcoma and traumatic injury of the affected area. However, they do not know if the cancer or trauma triggers only draws attention to a cancer not detected.