#multiple sarcoma

[tragicallyuncreative]

Chapter five soon queen? Hope all is well!

Consider this my T-minus 12 hours or sooner announcement!!! I WILL be posting Chapter 5 tonight. Whether it be before or after midnight, I can't tell you, but I have tomorrow off and nothing due in the next 24 hours so I'm determined not to sleep before it's posted.

Thank y'all SO much for being so patient. All is well, just been so insanely busy that I haven't had a time to breath, let alone finish editing the chapter. I have learned so much in the last few weeks during my ICU rotations. Spent today managing hemorrhagic shock in a GI bleed patient (original bleed had been repaired and was about to be discharged when it was suddenly like a massacre 😬) and we gave 2 units of blood over the span of 1 minutes through a line in his internal jugular, then watched as they did a bedside emergent colonoscopy and put in 2 endoclips. Coolest shit I've seen in a while (well, not for him, poor guy). @fangirl-docintraining have you had your ICU rotations yet? As my fellow medical nerd who gets so excited/ enthusiastic about new stuff, you will love it!

The biggest reason this chapter has taken so long is my balance between keeping it completely accurate to 1960s medicine vs. incorporating modern elements in a realistic way because it's just hard not to and I really want to keep my plot/ outline intact. If anyone wants clarification about what elements are modern or not that I don't specify in my chapter notes, don't hesitate to ask. There are two articles that I would really love everyone to read before or after reading my chapter. For years, I have been so passionate about St. Jude Hospital and several specific doctors and the work they did/ continue to do to treat pediatric cancer. Dr. Emil Freireich essentially eliminated bleeding as a cause of death in leukemia patients after experimenting with his own platelets and finding the correct way to infuse them. He then proposed that the method of treating tuberculosis (using multiple drugs at once) could also cure leukemia. In 1962, pediatric leukemia was a death sentence. People thought it was crazy that Danny Thomas and these doctors were stating that they would find a way to cure it. Kids diagnosed would die within weeks of diagnosis from infection or bleeding to death. Their experimental treatment of combining two or more chemotherapeutic agents was seen as inhumane by many doctors, who thought that would make these children sicker and it was better to let them die peacefully. To everyone's shock, they saw success. This treatment was trialed in the early 60s, but didn't become something doctors would refer patients to St. Jude to until 1968ish. In 1970, the man behind this extraordinary discovery, Dr. Don Pinkel, was able to officially proclaim that childhood leukemia was no longer a fatal disease, with the cure rate at 50%. Today, ALL has a 94% cure rate, but the treatment remains harsh and lasts approximately 2.5 years. And despite all the hard work of researchers, other pediatric cancers such as Wilm's tumor, Ewing's sarcoma, osteosarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, medulloblastoma, DIPG, and more have high relapse rates and higher fatality rates (DIPG is something I encourage everyone to research and support higher funding for- a pediatric brain cancer with 0% survival rate). I actually went to a conference at St. Jude when I was 19 for childhood cancer advocates as I was a top fundraiser that year and interested in a future career there. I cannot say enough positive things about it!

So obviously, my story will deviate the timeline a little and the fictional Children's Hospital of Oklahoma (which in reality was not established until the 21st century) will be offering this experimental treatment in '65. Some of the medications and medical devices I include were not available until after '65 (for example, ports/ central lines in this particular model were not a thing), but I also make a point to use meds that were more common during the time, not include certain devices such as heart monitors, pulse ox, etc.

This has turned into a really long ramble. The point is, I hope everyone is ready to learn a lot this chapter and I encourage you to let this motivate you to learn more about childhood cancer, the fact that it is not as rare as many think, and that it is severely underfunded.

So far, this chapter is 15K words. My last few hours of edits may result in more or a little less. So get comfy and settle in when it's time to read- it's a big one with a lot going on!!

[pescalozz]

Apollon

Apollon (Απολλων) is the Olympian god of prophecy and oracles, music, song and poetry, archery, healing, plague and disease, and the protection of the young.

His attributes are think like, wreath and branch of laurel, bow and quiver of arrows, raven, and lyre.

Offerings :

The offerings for Lord Apollo are multiple such as Milk, Golden objects, Bread, Frankincense, Bow and arrows, Honey, Musical instruments (especially lyres), Sun imagery, Poetry, Music and much more.

Devotional acts :

You can donate to charities such as the Trevor project or Sarcoma foundation of America (aka : queer charities and/or health charities).

Learn how to play an instrument, sing/write songs for yourself or others in his name.

Enjoy sunny days.

Practice different forms of art, gift handmade gifts to your loved ones/family Etc..

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Hope you enjoyed this one, just to say that I'll go in alphabetical order if the gods for those types of posts. Lots of love 🤲🏼🏛️

[inevitablemoment]

When I first saw Gavin Creel, it was in Eloise at the Plaza as Bill. Being a five-year-old, I had no idea who he was, but I loved it whenever he was on screen. I had an airing of Eloise at Christmastime on Disney Channel on my family's DVR, and I watched the hell out of it, even when it wasn't Christmas. I enjoyed seeing him now that his character was given more screen time, and his performance with Sara Topham of "Together" is still, to this day, one of my favorite musical sequences in a film.

Flash forward to late 2016. After my transformative trip to Charlotte, NC to see the national tour of Wicked, I had fully immersed myself in the world of musical theater. I began reading up on everything I could about it, and imagine my surprise to learn that this incomparable Gavin Creel everyone raved about was the same singing-and-dancing waiter that five-year-old me had adored. Four years later, when I was volunteering backstage for a production of Mary Poppins Jr, I found a bootleg of him as Bert in the West End production of the full show. when the pandemic shut down theater, I caught the proshot of She Loves Me on PBS. Two years ago, I learned that he would be Cinderella's Prince in the revival of Into the Woods. When the production when on tour, my parents and I considered catching them on one of their stops, but it didn't pan out.

Maybe it was foolish of me to think so, but it truly did seem like he would be here forever.

So imagine my shock to learn that he died today at the age of 48, only two months after being diagnosed with metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma.

My first reaction, of course, was denial. Textbook of me, I know. I thought it was some cruel joke. It was only when I saw multiple news articles from reputable sources that I knew it was true.

It just seems so unfair. Only 48! That's only a few years younger than my parents. It feels strange to try to comprehend the musical theater world without him, especially considering that he was one of my first steps into it. I feel so... numb, but also sad beyond the ability to let all of my tears out. I feel angry that he was taken so young, and that I had the chance to see him perform live, but I never took it because I was stupid enough to think that he would always be there.

Is... is this how fans of Jim Henson (like, to the level that I am) felt as the news of his death was coming out in real time? Or Howard Ashman? Or Harold Ramis? Or John Belushi?

I'll be honest; I don't know how to end this post. I had a hard enough time trying to put how I'm feeling into words.

But I think there's one way I can end it.

Thank you, Gavin.

[bunnywip]

𝘼-𝙕 𝙇𝙄𝙎𝙏 𝙊𝙁 𝘿𝙄𝙎𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙀𝙎/𝙄𝙇𝙇𝙉𝙀𝙎𝙎𝙀𝙎 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙎𝙄𝘾𝙆𝙁𝙄𝘾/𝙒𝙃𝙐𝙈𝙋

— A

Anemia.

Adenomyosis.

Asthma.

Arterial thrombosis.

Allergies.

Anxiety.

Angel toxicosis ( fictional ).

Acne.

Anorexia nervosa.

Anthrax.

Atma virus ( fictional ).

ADHD.

Agoraphobia.

Astrocytoma.

AIDS.

— B

Breast cancer.

Bunions.

Borderline personality disorder.

Botulism.

Barrett's esophagus.

Bowel polyps.

Brucellosis.

Bipolar disorder.

Bronchitis.

Bacterial vaginosis.

Binge eating disorder.

— C

Crohn's disease.

Conjunctivitis.

Coronavirus disease.

Coeliac disease.

Chronic migranes.

Coup.

Cushing syndrome.

Cystic fibrosis.

Cellulitis.

Coma.

Cooties  ( fictional ).

COPD.

Chickenpox.

Cholera.

Cerebral palsy.

Chlamydia.

Constipation.

Cancer.

Common cold.

Chronic pain.

— D

Diabetes.

Dyslexia.

Dissociative identify disorder.

Dengue fever.

Delirium.

Deep vein thrombosis.

Dementia.

Dysthimia.

Diphtheria.

Diarrhoea.

Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.

Dyspraxia.

Dehydration.

— E

Ebola.

Endometriosis.

Epilepsy.

E-coli.

Ectopic pregnancy.

Enuresis.

Erectile dysfunction.

Exzema.

— F

Fusobacterium infection.

Filariasis.

Fibromyalgia.

Fascioliasis.

Fever.

Food poisoning.

Fatal familial insomnia.

— G

Gonorrhoea.

Ganser syndrome.

Gas gangrene.

Giardiasis.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Gall stones.

Glandular fever.

Greyscale ( fictional ).

Glanders.

— H

Hookworm infection.

Hand, foot and mouth disease.

Hypoglycaemia.

Herpes.

Headache.

Hanahaki disease ( fictional ).

Hyperhidrosis.

Heat stroke.

Heat exhaustion.

Heart failure.

High blood pressure.

Human papillomavirus infection.

Hypersomnia.

HIV.

Heart failure.

Hay fever.

Hepatitis.

Hemorrhoids.

— I

Influenza.

Iron deficiency anemia.

Indigestion.

Inflammatory bowel disease.

Insomnia.

Irritable bowel syndrome.

Intercranial hypertension.

Impetigo.

— K

Keratitis.

Kidney stones.

Kidney infection.

Kawasaki disease.

Kaposi's sarcoma.

— L

Lyme disease.

Lassa fever.

Low blood pressure.

Lupus.

Lactose intolerance.

Lymphatic filariasis.

Leprosy.

— M

Measles.

Mad cow disease.

Mumps.

Major depressive disorder.

Malaria.

Malnutrition.

Motor neurone disease.

Mutism.

Mouth ulcer.

Monkeypox.

Multiple sclerosis.

Meningitis.

Menopause.

Mycetoma.

— N

Norovirus.

Nipah virus infection.

Narcolepsy.

Nosebleed.

Nocardiosis.

— O

Obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Osteoporosis.

Ovarian cyst.

Overactive thyroid.

Oral thrush.

Otitis externa.

— P

Pancreatic cancer.

Pneumonia.

Pelvic inflammatory disease.

PICA.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

Psoriasis.

Parkinson's disease.

Panic disorder.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Plague.

Postpartum depression.

Pediculosis capitis.

Psychosis.

Post-traumatic stress disorder.

— Q

Q fever.

Quintan fever.

— R

Rubella.

Rabbit fever.

Rotavirus infection.

Ringworm.

Restless legs syndrome.

Rhinovirus infection.

Rosacea.

Relapsing fever.

Rheumatoid arthritis.

Rabies.

— S

Shingles.

Sore throat.

Stutter.

Separation anxiety disorder.

Smallpox.

Scoliosis.

Septic shock.

Shigellosis.

Sepsis.

Social anxiety disorder.

Stroke.

Scarlet fever.

Schizophrenia.

Sleep apnea.

Sun burn.

Syphilis.

Sickle cell disease.

Scabies.

Selective mutism.

Salmonella.

Sensory processing disorder.

— T

Thyroid cancer.

Tuberculosis.

Thirst.

Trichuriasis.

Tinea pedis.

Tourette's syndrome.

Trachoma.

Tetanus.

Toxic shock syndrome.

Tinnitus.

Thyroid disease.

Typhus fever.

Tonsillitis.

Thrush.

— U

Urinary tract infection.

Underactive thyroid.

— V

Valley fever.

Vertigo.

Vomiting.

— W

White piedra.

Withdrawal.

Whooping cough.

West nile fever.

— X

Xerophthalmia.

— Y

Yersiniosis.

Yellow fever.

— Z

Zygomycosis.

Zika fever.

Zeaspora.

[justkidneying]

Neoplasms of Bone

Just like when I talked about tumors of the CNS, this list is not all-encompassing. This convers what I'm pretty sure board exams are concerned with, but don't quote me on that.

Alright, so you have two broad categories of tumors: primary and metastatic (spreading from somewhere else). Primary bone tumors are rarer and are found in the long bones of the extremities. Most are asymptomatic, slow-growing, and benign. The benign ones we'll talk about are osteoid osteoma, osteoblastoma, osteochondroma, chondroma, and giant cell tumors. The malignant ones are osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, and chondrosarcoma. The metastatic bone tumors don't have fancy names because they're really lung cancer or whatever.

Osteoid Osteoma

These tumors have no malignant potential, and are less than 2 cm in size. They're more common in males less than 25 years old, and in the long bones, face, and skull. An interesting syndrome is called Gardner's Syndrome, which causes adenomatous polyposis, osteomas, and soft tissue tumors.

Osteomas are slow growing and show a thick rim of reactive cortical bone on x-ray. They also cause nocturnal bone pain that is relieved by Aspirin and NSAIDs.

These and osteoblastoma have similar histological features, which is a trabeculae of woven bone with a single layer of prominent osteoblasts forming a rim. There will also be loose connective tissue with dilated and congested arteries. Reactive bone will encircle the actual tumor. The two also have similar gross features, which is a roundish, well-circumscribed mass of hemorrhagic, gritty tan tissue.

You treat osteoid osteoma with radiofrequency ablation.

Osteoblastoma

These are greater than 2 cm in size and are also common in males less than 25 years old. They arise in the spine, and cause pain that is all day and not relieved by Aspirin or NSAIDs. That's how you tell the two apart clinically. To treat, you just cut that bitch out.

Osteochondroma

These are fairly common and 85% of them are sporadic. The other 15% are part of multiple hereditary exostosis syndrome. You're going to see these near the growth plate on the metaphysis of long bones. They will be palpable and are basically a little knot attached to the skeleton via a bony stalk and capped with cartilage. They can cause pain if they impinge on a nerve.

Histologically, you'll see a disorganized growth plate, which undergoes endochondral ossification, and a cartilage cap lined by perichondrium (continuous with mature bones).

Chondroma (Enchondroma)

This is a benign tumor of hyaline cartilage. They're usually well-circumscribed nodules less than 3 cm in diameter. The cut surface will be gray-blue and kinda see-through. On x-ray, you'll see irregular calcifications, sclerotic rims, and an intact cortex.

Two conditions are associated with these. Ollier disease causes enchondromas that are on one side of the body and limited to the limbs. It also causes an increased risk of gliomas and ovarian tumors. Maffucci syndrome also causes spindle cell hemangiomas and gliomas.

Giant Cell Tumors (Osteoclastoma)

This is a rare benign tumor of multinucleated osteoclast-type giant cells. Locally, it is aggressive. 4% of cases metastasize to the lungs, but may regress spontaneously. These are rarely fatal.

You're most likely to see these at the knee, and observe arthritis-like symptoms. They may cause fractures and destroy the overlying cortex, resulting in a bulging mass of soft tissue. Grossly, these are large, red-brown masses that frequently cystically degenerate. Histologically, you'll see uniform oval tumor cells and a bunch of osteoclast-type giant cells with over 100 nuclei. Necrosis and mitotic activity can be prominent. X-ray shows a characteristic soap bubble (shown below).

To treat, cut the bitch out. 40-60% reoccur locally.

Osteosarcoma

This is the most common primary malignant bone tumor. These are more likely in people younger than 20, those with Paget disease, bone infarcts, and prior radiation. Half of cases are in the distal femur or proximal tibia (so the fucking knee).

The peak incidence is at the growth spurt of youth, and at the growth plates of rapidly growing bones (your fucking legs). These are painful and cause bone fractures. X-ray may show infiltrative margins, lifting of the periosteum, and reactive periosteal bone formation. This includes patterns like the Codman triangle (aggressive), or a Sunburst pattern. These are due to the fact that the bone cannot grow fast enough to cover the tumor.

These are bulky, gritty, gray-white tumors. Typically with hemorrhage and cystic degeneration. It will destroy the surrounding cortices to make soft tissue masses and spread into the medullary canal, replacing hematopoietic marrow (so less RBCs are gonna be made). Histologically, you're gonna see pleomorphism, large hyperchromatic nuclei, bizarre tumor giant cells, and mitosis. It can be described as "lace-like."

To diagnose, you need the presence of malignant tumor cells making unmineralized osteoid or mineralized bone. All cases are assumed to have occult metastases, such as those to the lung, bones, brain, etc. The 5-year survival rate is less than 20% for those with metastases.

Ewing Sarcoma

This is another malignant one, and common in the femur, pelvis, humerus, and ribs. 80% of cases are in those under 20. These are painful, enlarging masse that cause the affected site to be tender, warm, and swollen. Systemic findings will show elevated EST, anemia, and leukocytosis. X-ray will show a lytic tumor with moth eaten margins and reactive bone with onion-skin layering (seen below). Grossly, these are soft, tan-white tumors with hemorrhage and necrosis. Histologically, you can see a uniform sheet of small, round cells and scant cytoplasm. You'll also see Homer-Wright rosettes.

Treatment is chemotherapy plus excision, which yields a 75% 5-year survival rate.

Chondrosarcoma

These are painful, progressively enlarging masses that produce cartilage. They are classified as conventional, clear cell, dedifferentiated, or mesenchymal. They're typically found in the axial skeleton.

These are bulky tumors that grossly appear as gray-white nodules of see-thru cartilage. The matrix is usually gelatinous and they'll ooze from a cut surface. There may be spotty calcifications and cystic spaces. Histologically, there is cytologic atypia and mitotic activity.

Treatment is wide excision (conventional) or excision and chemotherapy (mesenchymal and dedifferentiated).

Metastatic Bone Tumors

Not a lot to say on these, as they appear histologically as whatever cancer they came from. But 75% of them are going to come from the prostate, breast, kidney, or lung (in adults, anyway). X-ray may show lytic or blastic (destroying or forming) lesions. Sometimes it's mixed. Bidirectional interactions between the cancer cells and the bone cells cause changes in the bone matrix. Tumor cells stimulate osteoclast activity (bone destroying).

Treatment is symptomatic pain relief, radiotherapy, and use of bisphosphonates zoledronic acid to prevent further metastases. The prognosis is poor.

[obliqueblade]

Update- Health Concerns/Inspo/ rambling a bit

“So Oblique where have you been?” 

That is a great question reader. The truth is complicated… and rather long. 

Not to be like “ao3 writer moment” but… 

I have cancer. Had it for a while actually. I got diagnosed right at 20, but I had symptoms for a while before that. We had thought it was just my asthma acting up, but nope. 

I have lung cancer. Wooo. 

Funnily enough, about a month or so later, Technoblade released his announcement video. 

It was strange. Knowing that while I was going through treatment, someone I looked up to across the country was doing something similar. I remember watching that video hooked up to my oxygen machine, and feeling a pit in my stomach when he had mentioned being able to see where it was. While I don’t have Sarcoma, most cancer patients, especially those in the ward knew what that meant. 

I made a joke though, that none of my doctors, or friends really appreciated. Statistically, I would die before he did, so I at least wouldn’t have to live in a world without him. 

… clearly, this did not go the way I had hoped. 

Off and on for that year, I was in and out of the hospital in Clevland, Ohio. Now this is not where I live normally, but it was close to my grandparents. I also found out how much I hated snow. Moreso, when your lungs also hate it and you at the same time. 

“Oh, Oblique, just how common is lung cancer in your early 20s?” 

Why dear reader another GREAT question! The answer is- it’s not. Or the early signs are easy to miss. I was one of the youngest patients at CC frequently, and one of the only ones with lung cancer during my stay. We were able to catch it so quickly because my step moms brother had CF, so my mom spent a lot of time in hospitals around people who couldn’t breathe. After the first few times, I couldn’t catch my breath, no matter what I did she wanted me to go and get tested to find out what it was since it was clearly worse than just asthma. We knew it wasn’t CF, because they would’ve found that earlier. Ruled out pneumonia pretty quickly too as it was the middle of summer. My FP happened to think to test cancer, just in case. My Dad and I had laughed, it was such a long shot it was more likely I was just having pretty frequent panic attacks. Now I knew deep down it wasn’t panic attacks and my mom did too, but the C-word was terrifying. 

And then we got the tests back. I knew as soon as he walked in, hell I knew when they did the tests, and yes there are multiple. 

I asked my mom to leave the room, My Dad hadn’t been able to come in that day with us, and I needed to talk to him about how long he thought I had. 

He didn’t reply for a while, and I’ll never forget the look on his face. 

At the time of my diagnosis, I was 19. Statistically, the chance of living to see my 24th birthday was almost impossible. 

Doc pretty much told me that IF I could survive the next 7-12 months without the cancer spreading to my other organs my chances were pretty good. I’d later find out that the chances of it spreading were so high, and if it ever does the chances that I make it almost none. However, even once I passed every year after would be considered a miracle if I got past five. 

He went into the next room and talked to my mom for a while, while I tried to wrap my head around everything. Just how quickly my life had changed. How fast it was all going to happen. What finally broke me, was my youngest sister texting me from one of her middle school classes asking me how it was going. Realizing I’d never get to see her graduate, take her on girls' days, help her through heartbreak, watch her get married. 

At that moment it felt like the cancer had already killed me. It had stolen not only my life but my place in the lives of my family. Doc and Mom came back in at some point during my breakdown and sat with me. 

We didn’t leave that office for a while. When we did, I told my mom that I wanted to be the one to tell my Dad and sister before we talked about where we were going to go. 

So that night after dinner, we sat at the kitchen table, and I simply said 

“This air quality seems to be so shitty, that my lungs have decided to refuse work,” 

And my mother broke into tears, and my dad and sister stared at me like I was crazy. Which I kind of felt I deserved to be. Once we had cleared up the confusion, my dad asked me the same question I had asked the doctor. 

I told him that realistically he was going to have to rely on either my older or younger sister to wipe his ass when he couldn’t do it anymore. I was trying really hard to make light of the situation because I didn’t want everyone to be sad before I died. There would be plenty of time for it afterward anyway. 

Maybe that’s another thing I recognized from Techno’s initial video. Trying so hard to make sure that no one was worried despite knowing what was going to happen. And even though I think deep down a lot of us at least feared, the concept was so ridiculous and insane. How could someone like him just… 

On the day of the announcement, I saw Dreams tweet before the YouTube notification came through. 

I sat in my hospital bed playing Minecraft on the PC I had finally saved up enough to get, and I was on the phone with my best friend back in my home state. All I can remember is saying “Please. Please don’t let it be who I think it is. Please don’t let it be.” The last thing I remember hearing was my friend say “Oh ____ I am so sorry.” 

I hung up the phone and just sobbed. I ripped out my IV and heart monitor culled into a ball on the floor and just lost it. It didn’t take long before my nightly nurse ran into the room and they eventually had to sedate me. 

I woke up a few hours later, and for a moment I thought I had dreamed it. Yet I saw my mom in my room and I knew that I hadn’t. She had started working remotely due to COVID-19 and her job was letting her continue to remote in so she could come to Ohio with me and stay between the hospital and my grandparent's house. My dad would drive, and while Ohio was closer than some of the other hospitals this is still an 8+ hour drive every other week with my sister and stay with me. 

I had actually been doing pretty well at this point. Due to my age, and the fact my cancer had not spread yet, I was a really good candidate for surgery. However, there are underlying health conditions and risks that have to be monitored and dealt with before they can do the surgery. They had to give me enough time between treatments so I still had the strength to survive the surgery. 

When the video was released, I finished up another round of medications, this time ones that showed promising effects and weren’t damaging to my strength so I would survive the surgery. 

After the video came out, my mental health dipped hard, and fast, and my physical health soon followed. Then one of my best friends as the center passed. She was three months younger than me. She had leukemia, and the doctors had been amazed she had lived as long as she had since she had it since she was a kid. They thought she was in remission in her teens, but she relapsed pretty hard right before she turned 19. Halfway through my stay there, she had taken a dip, and her health hadn’t been able to recover. 

At that moment I wanted to die. I couldn’t see a point in living, of fighting, when the time I bought through these treatments maybe would last a few years. My doctors essentially had to rework my treatment plan and appeal to my parents that if they wanted me to live, they needed to have me fight for it. 

So much as those days where my family would come in and beg me to try and fight I just didn’t have it in me. I couldn’t see a life for myself anymore. Now some people may look at that and think it's dumb, like “Oh some guy you never even met, someone who didn’t even know you existed, died and now you’ve decided to just die?” 

Well first off rude. Secondly, I was already suicidal, and you’ll find it’s extremely common for patients with life-threatening diseases to need therapists constantly because they have extreme suicidal tendencies. Also, I want to state that yes I am referencing Techno a lot in this, but know that I am remarking about his passing and how it affected me, I am not doing so as a way to blame or hate him. Obviously, I cannot claim to know what or how he was feeling in those last few months, but I do know that we don’t get a choice when cancer kills us. 

It isn’t up to us. 

Hell, maybe no one is even reading this, maybe I dyed typing it up, or before I posted it. The point is I don’t want some moron to read this and think “Wow attacking a cancer patient, Oblique whatever is next?” 

Dear lord this thing is four pages now, alright to quickly wrap up on why and how I’m back. 

Just before all this went down, I had gotten into Hermitcraft. Now back when I was growing up and living under different circumstances, I wasn’t allowed internet access, so I missed out on a lot in the mid-2010s, one of which being Hermitcraft and well Minecraft as a whole. 

Anyway, I found specifically GoodtimeswithScar and Grian. 

Now, I do watch other Hermits, but at this time I watched these two the most. I never used Twitch before, and while I still don’t really like the platform I loved watching Scar stream. 

Scar, actually, was the reason I got determined to at least try and fight this damn cancer. 

See, before this, I didn’t know about Scar’s illness. I didn’t know he was in a wheelchair and I didn’t know he was on oxygen tanks either. So the first stream I got to watch, lying in my hospital bed, hooked up to about a million blinking machines, I opened it to see someone else wearing oxygen tubes. Someone who was also hooked up to a million different things. Yet, Scar could create some of the most beautiful things I had gotten to see while stuck in that room. It was like he weaved pure magic through the screen. 

So, I came to the conclusion that what the hell. If I died so would my memories. The things I’ve seen and people I’ve met, all of it would go with me. And if there’s one thing I learned from Techno, is that “... the Sun Kast fallacy wouldn’t allow it,”. 

So, we restarted my treatment plan. Eventually, we did the surgery and after making sure I was stabilized and showed no signs of infection, or that the cancer was making a comeback right away they allowed me to be transferred home. Right in time for that good ol’ Southern heat. 

Now, I still have to regularly go to the hospital, as well as wear my lovely little oxygen tubes around, and take PLENTY of drugs (OMG so many cotton mouth is REAL), but not to jinx anything I’ve been doing fairly well these past few weeks. 

Of course, this can change in an instant, and I have to be extremely careful, especially due to Covid (Seriously guys if someone coughs on me I might as well get into the coffin now.) 

As for why I decided to write this fic? Well, in a way the Hermits helped me live. Helped my parents not have to bury one of their kids. Helped me see my sister start high school. Helped me reach my 21st birthday. 

19-21. 

Three years down. 

Realistically, I know there’s going to be a day I get the results that not only is the cancer back, but that it has spread. I know this. And I also know that when that time comes I will have to accept that and move forward as I can. I may never be as great as Alex, and I don’t want to be, but I want to be like him in that I will accept and try to easily go when it’s my time, knowing that I did all that I could. 

In the meantime, I might as well leave something for the small part of the world that I can. 

If and when my updates stop, I’ll leave a message for my friend on how to log into my Tumblr so she can at least give you guys some closure. 

Take care, and I will see you when I see you, Readers! 

Update:

So originally, this was going to be posted on the 13th– clearly, that didn’t happen. I had a minor health setback. Bacteria truly is my greatest enemy. I got sent back to the hospital and then saw my specialist on the 13th and a whole new wave of antibiotics. I’m still in the hospital being monitored, which is kinda like every few hours someone comes in and pokes me so I can never sleep. 

Which ya know is fun. 

So I got my roommates to bring my laptop under the guise of doing school work but in reality, I just wanted better access to edit because that’s hard to do on my phone. 

Anyway, I’ll keep you guys posted. Chapter 2 should be posted within the next week or so health providing. Knock on wood.

[moku-and-his-madness]

i know i already posted this but, i finished and the ending is important.

so the first paragraph is biography. second is the good things hes already done and the third is what he can do better...i hope im not judge by what i finished with.

Wilbur Soot is an english musician and Minecraft Youtuber/Streamer. Popular for his part in the “Dream smp” and his position in the indie rock band “Lovejoy”, With 1,622,433 Followers and 1,212,540 monthly listeners on spotify. But before that, he had his own channel of music, was a former member of a channel called “Soot House”, and is the creator of the infamous “Editor Wilbur ARG”. It was Wilbur's presence as Lead editor and Co-Founder in 2017 in the comedy channel “Soot House” that began his rise to fame. His music career started in 2018, writing comedy songs, his first EP in 2019 being 13 minutes (four tracks/songs) long called “Maybe I was Boring”. The most impactful thing(s) Wilbur has done, would be in my opinion, His release of “Your City Gave Me Asthma” and supporting and creating several Fundraisers for multiple occasions and events. The main Fundraisers would be Stand Up To Cancer, The Sarcoma Foundation of America, and The WilburSoot Pride Fundraiser. These fundraisers are now over, having been able to successfully raise and distribute the money to those in need. “Jubilee Line” from the album “Your City Gave Me Asthma” is about all the pollution in the London underground transit system and how many take their lives and are ignored by the many commuters. He said in a Twitch stream once, “after experiencing people take their lives on the London underground only to receive disgruntled groans by commuters who will now be late for whatever it is they’re going to, one becomes quite jaded to the human condition in general. I guess this last line was me putting blame on the city rather than those commuters or the poor people who committed suicide.”  

For things he can do better, is just be himself. I feel like he has provided enough and to want more from someone like himself, it would be selfish.  He already makes so many people smile, his music makes so many people happy, he’s donated to so many causes, why would we ask for more? We know nothing of how fame affects him, of how he feels… and by not asking more, we are respecting him. Grade me what you may, but I stand by what I believe.

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Incase you didn't know. This is what the different ribbon colors mean!

❤ - The red ribbon represents AIDS/HIV, alcohol and substance abuse, Vasculitis, love, heart, and disease.

🧡 - The orange ribbon represents hunger, leukemia, animal protection awareness, self harm awareness, multiple sclerosis, ADHD (attention defficent hyperactive disorder) and kidney cancer.

💛 - The yellow ribbon represents supporting our troops, suicide prevention, genocide awareness, sarcoma and bone cancer awareness.

💚 - The green ribbon represents tissue and organ donations or transplants, mental health, mental illness, leukemia, environment, kidney neural tube defects, save the earth movement, go green movement, and the recycling movement.

💙 - The blue ribbon represents child abuse prevention, arthritis, sex trafficking and slavery, and prostate cancer.

💜 - the purple ribbon represents Sarcoidosis lupus, fibromyalgia, religious tolerance, violence against women, domestic violence, cycstic fibrosis, Alzheimer's disease, pancreatic cancer, and epilepsy.

Violet - Hodgkin's lymphoma.

🤍 - The white ribbon represents victims of Terrorism, peace, blindness, and Holocaust Remembrance.

🖤 - The black ribbon represents mourning and melanoma.

Lime green - The lime green ribbon represents lymphoma, Non-hodgkin's lymphoma, muscular dystrophy, and mental health.

Teal - The team ribbon represents gynelogicial cancer, and sexual assault.

Periwinkle - The periwinkle ribbon represents eating disorders, pulmonary hypertension esophageal cancer and stomach cancer.

💗 - The pink ribbon represents breast cancer.

Cream - The cream ribbon represents Paralysis, spinal cord injuries, spinal diseases and disorders.

Light Blue - The light blue ribbon represents prostate cancer and men's health.

Lavender - The lavender ribbon represents all cancers (general cancer awareness), and Eplisey.

Pearl - The pearl ribbon represents lung cancer and lung disease, and multiple sclerosis.

Gray - The gray ribbon represents diabetes, brain cancer, and asthma.

Silver - The silver ribbon represents Brain disorders.

Gold - The gold ribbon represents childhood cancer.

Zebra Patterned - The zebra patterned ribbon represents rare diseases and cancers, such as nueroendocrine, tumors, carcinoid cancer, Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and Whipple's disease. These are just examples, this is not excluding any other rare dieseases or cancers. (Credit to @

Hope this helps someone! If I'm missing one or got one wrong, let me know in my asks box.

[paintballdays]

Got an email from Feds 4 Medical Freedom that may interest everyone. I copied and pasted what I could...

DOCTOR’S NOTE

An old adage goes, "The enemy of my enemy is my friend." And, so, it is with ivermectin, the antiparasitic drug that emerged from the COVID pandemic as the 'best in show' blue ribbon winner for the prevention and treatment of SARS CoV-2-associated spike protein disease.

First proven to be a safe and effective treatment for River Blindness and Elephantitis, ivermectin rapidly became the most important drug for the control of parasitic infections in humans, winning for its Japanese discoverer, Satoshi Omura of Kitasato University, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2015. Then, the late (great) Dr. Vladimir Zelenko brought ivermectin into the limelight during the early days of the COVID pandemic, saving thousands of lives in the process. But it turns out that ivermectin has more tricks up its therapeutic sleeve than we ever imagined.

There is now a wealth of laboratory research showing that ivermectin has great potential in the treatment of a wide range of cancers: melanoma, sarcoma, multiple myeloma, leukemia, glioblastoma, and cancers of the breast, ovary, prostate, lung, pancreas, esophagus, and colon. The various pathways by which ivermectin kills cancer cells (while leaving normal cells alone) are as impressive as the number of different cancers it seems capable of nailing.

But while the laboratory data about the efficacy of ivermectin in killing cancer cells is converging and compelling, it suffers from a major problem: it's a drug that has been off patent for decades. As a result, there's no patent-pay day fortune to be made by the pharmaceutical industry were it to spend the (average) $2.3 billion dollars required to repurpose ivermectin and have it approved by the FDA for use in cancer patients.

Fortunately, there are a few (unfriendly) countries that are not interested in spending a fortune inadequately treating patients with cancer, which is about where the world stands today. Notably, China and Iran have moved ahead to evaluate ivermectin in human clinical trials. The trick in the United States and in other western pharma-controlled countries will be to find a way to conduct and fund clinical trials apart from traditional funding sources, which can be counted on to look the other way for as long as possible.

Cancer is our enemy; has been for decades. Ivermectin appears to be its enemy, too. Could it be that ivermectin is our friend? We ought to find out, we need to find out, we need to know as soon as possible.

Reference: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5835698/

Questions? Email Doc Ruddy at Kathleen@feds4medfreedom.org

[targetcancer]

Bone Cancer Treatment in Chennai

Bone cancer is a rare but serious condition that requires timely diagnosis and specialized medical attention. With its world-class hospitals and highly trained oncologists, Chennai has emerged as a preferred destination for bone cancer treatment. The city offers comprehensive care, from early diagnosis to advanced surgical and therapeutic options, catering to both primary and metastatic bone cancer cases. Whether you're dealing with initial symptoms or seeking prostate and bone cancer treatment in Chennai, timely medical intervention can significantly improve survival and quality of life.

What is Bone Cancer?

Bone cancer develops when malignant (cancerous) cells grow uncontrollably in the bone tissue. Unlike benign bone tumors, which are non-cancerous and less aggressive, malignant bone cancers can invade surrounding tissues and spread to other parts of the body. Understanding the different types of bone cancer is essential, as each type has its own treatment protocol and prognosis.

Chennai’s top oncology centers offer expert evaluations and targeted treatment strategies for all bone cancer subtypes, making it one of India’s leading hubs for bone cancer treatment.

Types of Bone Tumors

Bone tumors can be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). While benign tumors are not life-threatening, they may still cause pain, fractures, or deformities and often require surgical intervention. Malignant tumors, on the other hand, demand aggressive therapy.

Common Benign Bone Tumors:

Osteochondroma – A cartilage-capped bony projection, often painless and seen in teenagers.

Giant Cell Tumor – Locally aggressive and may recur after surgery.

Enchondroma – Usually affects the small bones of hands and feet.

Fibrous Dysplasia – Leads to uneven bone growth and possible deformity.

Malignant Bone Tumors:

Osteosarcoma – Common in teenagers and young adults; typically affects long bones.

Ewing’s Sarcoma – Highly aggressive; mostly affects children and adolescents.

Chondrosarcoma – Develops in cartilage, more common in adults.

Multiple Myeloma – A blood cancer that affects the bone marrow.

Chennai’s oncology units are equipped to accurately diagnose and differentiate these tumors using tools like histopathology and molecular testing, aiding in better planning and cost estimation of bone cancer treatment.

Symptoms of Bone Cancer

Bone cancer often mimics common orthopedic conditions, which can delay diagnosis. Recognizing symptoms early can improve treatment outcomes significantly. Watch out for:

Persistent bone pain, especially at night or during activity

Swelling or a palpable lump in the affected area

Increased risk of fractures

Fatigue and unexplained weight loss

Reduced mobility in nearby joints

In Chennai, diagnostic methods such as X-rays, MRI, PET-CT scans, and biopsies are readily available to identify the disease and its stage quickly and accurately.

Causes and Risk Factors

The exact cause of bone cancer is not always clear, but several factors may increase your risk:

Known Causes:

Genetic Mutations: Inherited conditions like Li-Fraumeni syndrome or hereditary retinoblastoma.

Previous Cancer Treatments: Exposure to high-dose radiation therapy.

Bone Disorders: Diseases like Paget’s disease of bone.

Common Risk Factors:

Age: Often affects younger individuals (10–30 years), though can occur at any age.

Gender: Osteosarcoma is more common in males.

Family History: A history of cancers increases susceptibility.

Radiation Exposure: Previous radiotherapy near bones raises risk.

Understanding these causes helps Chennai’s oncologists personalize preventive strategies and tailor treatment protocols accordingly.

Stages of Bone Cancer

Bone cancer is categorized into four stages:

Stage 1: Localized tumor; high success rate with surgery or radiotherapy.

Stage 2: Cancer remains within the bone but grows aggressively.

Stage 3: Spread to nearby tissues or lymph nodes.

Stage 4: Cancer has metastasized to lungs, liver, or other organs.

Early-stage diagnosis in Chennai enables effective, often curative treatment using surgery and adjuvant therapies.

Diagnostic Procedures

To confirm the presence and extent of bone cancer, doctors rely on a combination of:

X-rays: Basic imaging to spot bone irregularities.

CT/MRI scans: Detailed imaging of bone and surrounding tissues.

Bone scans: Detect areas of high bone activity.

Biopsy: The gold standard for confirming malignancy and identifying cancer type.

Chennai’s multi-specialty hospitals offer all diagnostic tools under one roof, ensuring a seamless experience for patients.

Bone Cancer Treatment Options in Chennai

Treatment plans are highly individualized based on cancer type, stage, and patient health.

1. Surgery

Limb-Sparing Surgery: Removes the tumor while preserving the limb, often using bone grafts or custom prostheses.

Amputation: Reserved for cases where limb preservation is not feasible.

2. Chemotherapy

Primarily used for osteosarcoma and Ewing’s sarcoma, chemotherapy helps shrink tumors before surgery and eliminate residual cells afterward.

3. Radiation Therapy

Used to kill cancer cells or shrink tumors before surgery. Chennai hospitals employ advanced technologies like IMRT and proton beam therapy for targeted treatment.

4. Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy

Targeted drugs like Denosumab are used for specific tumors. Immunotherapy is being explored for its potential in resistant cases.

Rehabilitation and Follow-up

Post-treatment care is vital to restore mobility, function, and mental well-being. Rehabilitation may include:

Physical therapy

Prosthetic support

Nutritional guidance

Psychological counseling

Regular follow-ups with imaging and lab tests are crucial to monitor for recurrence or metastasis.

Diet & Nutrition Tips for Bone Cancer Patients

Diet plays a key supportive role during treatment and recovery:

Calcium & Vitamin D: Strengthen bones (dairy, leafy greens, sunlight exposure).

Protein: Helps tissue repair (lean meat, fish, legumes).

Antioxidants: Boost immunity (berries, citrus fruits, vegetables).

Hydration: Keeps organs functioning and supports detox.

Avoid Processed Foods: Reduce inflammation and recovery delays.

A nutritionist’s guidance can ensure a diet plan tailored to treatment needs and side-effect management.

Cost of Bone Cancer Treatment in Chennai

Cost varies depending on several factors:

Type and stage of cancer

Treatment methods (surgery, chemo, radiation, etc.)

Hospital and oncologist expertise

Duration of hospital stay

Diagnostics and follow-up care

Average Treatment Cost:

Basic Surgery: ₹2,00,000–₹5,00,000

Comprehensive Care: ₹6,00,000–₹15,00,000+

Many hospitals in Chennai provide cost-effective packages, insurance partnerships, and EMI options. Government schemes and charitable trusts also offer financial support for underprivileged patients.

Why Choose Chennai for Bone Cancer Treatment?

World-class Facilities: Equipped with latest diagnostic and treatment technologies.

Expert Oncologists: Highly skilled in orthopedic oncology and reconstructive surgery.

Multidisciplinary Care: Seamless collaboration among surgeons, radiologists, medical oncologists, and rehab experts.

Affordability: High-quality care at competitive pricing.

Personalized Treatment Plans: Based on tumor type, patient age, health, and lifestyle.

Chennai stands out as a holistic destination for bone cancer care, offering a complete continuum—from diagnosis to rehabilitation.

Conclusion

Bone cancer is a complex disease that demands a proactive and personalized treatment approach. Chennai, with its advanced cancer hospitals, expert medical teams, and state-of-the-art facilities, offers comprehensive bone cancer treatment for both local and international patients. From early detection and limb-saving surgeries to rehabilitation and nutritional support, Chennai ensures every patient receives the best possible care.

If you or a loved one is seeking trusted and effective bone cancer treatment in Chennai, consult with a qualified oncologist today to explore tailored treatment options and secure a healthier future.  For more details visit https://targetcancer.care/kidney-cancer-doctor-in-chennai/

[health-views-updates]

Sarcoma Drugs Market Dynamics and Future Trends 2024-2032

According to the latest industry analysis by SNS Insider, the global Sarcoma Drugs Market Size was valued at USD 1.32 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach a market size of USD 2.79 billion by 2032. This growth represents a promising CAGR of 8.66% during the forecast period of 2024–2032, highlighting the increasing focus on rare cancer treatments, pharmaceutical innovation, and early diagnosis technologies.

Sarcoma, a rare but aggressive cancer of connective tissues, has historically faced limitations in awareness, funding, and treatment options. However, the landscape is evolving as pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and health organizations ramp up efforts to address unmet medical needs. Market expansion is further fueled by improvements in diagnostic tools, personalized medicine, and rising global healthcare expenditure.

Key Drivers Behind Market Growth

One of the primary growth factors is the increasing incidence of soft tissue sarcomas and bone sarcomas worldwide. Although sarcoma accounts for less than 1% of adult cancers, its impact is disproportionately high due to late diagnosis and aggressive progression. Governments and private stakeholders are investing in better diagnostic methods, while pharma giants are focused on innovating treatment solutions, such as monoclonal antibodies and immune checkpoint inhibitors.

In addition, rising awareness initiatives by organizations like the Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) and enhanced reimbursement frameworks in developed regions are playing a significant role in driving early diagnosis and treatment accessibility.

Breakthroughs in Drug Development

Biotech firms are racing to develop therapies that specifically target the genetic and molecular profile of sarcomas. Recently, novel drug approvals such as Tazemetostat for epithelioid sarcoma and advancements in CAR-T cell therapy show encouraging clinical outcomes. Combination therapies and next-generation sequencing are being leveraged to identify effective drug regimens, especially for patients who do not respond well to traditional chemotherapy.

The pipeline is rich with Phase II and III clinical trials targeting various sarcoma subtypes, indicating that the market will witness multiple new entries over the next decade. This progress is expected to not only improve survival rates but also attract investor confidence and expand the commercial market.

Regional Insights

North America currently holds the largest share of the Sarcoma Drugs Market due to its strong R&D infrastructure, favorable reimbursement policies, and high patient awareness. The U.S. leads the way, backed by initiatives from the FDA for rare disease drug fast-tracking.

Meanwhile, Asia-Pacific is poised to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period. Emerging economies such as India and China are experiencing increased healthcare investments, coupled with a rising focus on cancer research. Public-private partnerships and growing clinical trial activity are enhancing regional capabilities, driving long-term growth potential.

Challenges Remain, But So Do Opportunities

Despite encouraging trends, the market faces some hurdles. These include the high cost of drug development, limited patient pools for clinical trials, and the complexity of tailoring treatments for over 50 different sarcoma subtypes. Nonetheless, technology-driven approaches—such as AI in oncology and biomarker identification—offer a pathway to overcome these barriers.

The increasing participation of contract research organizations (CROs) and patient advocacy groups is also streamlining clinical processes and encouraging drug accessibility. As precision oncology becomes more mainstream, stakeholders are optimistic about closing the treatment gap in rare cancers like sarcoma.

Competitive Landscape

Major players dominating the Sarcoma Drugs Market include Eli Lilly and Company, Pfizer Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson, and Roche. These companies are consistently engaging in strategic alliances, acquisitions, and product launches to strengthen their market positions.

Start-ups and smaller biotech firms are also gaining traction by focusing on niche sarcoma subtypes and leveraging orphan drug status to fast-track development timelines. Collaborations with academic institutions and cancer research centers are enabling data-sharing and promoting innovation in clinical practices.

Looking Ahead

As sarcoma continues to gain prominence in the oncology space, the pharmaceutical industry is expected to witness increased competition, innovation, and patient-centric strategies. The forecasted doubling of market size by 2032 reflects not only technological advancements but also a deeper commitment to improving outcomes for patients affected by this challenging disease.

For more information on market trends, growth opportunities, and competitor insights, view the full report on the Sarcoma Drugs Market Size.

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We specialize in offering tailored research reports, strategic consulting, and market intelligence across a wide array of industries, including healthcare, technology, and energy. At SNS Insider, we don’t just provide data—we deliver clarity, foresight, and actionable solutions.

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What Factors Can Affect the Cost of IVF Treatment in India?

With time, modern fertility treatments like IVF in India have evolved and offer the best approaches to fulfilling your parenthood dream. Patients from countries like Iraq, Uzbekistan, and Kenya look for a high success rate with affordable IVF treatment. In this search search of technology and advancement cost of IVF treatment plays a crucial role. 

To know about the factors that can affect the cost of IVF treatment in India you need to continue reading! 

Top Factors Influencing IVF Cost in India

While analyzing the treatment, the right estimation of the cost is essential to start the parenthood journey. As per top IVF doctors in India, each patient's requirements are different and the IVF treatment cost varies based on that. Here are some of the top factors that can affect the cost of IVF treatment in India:

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IVF Clinic and Location

IVF clinics play a major role while talking about the cost. Prices of the treatment vary based on the clinic's reputation, tech advancement, and city. Before starting your parenthood journey, ensure you are at the right place to get affordable options. 

Doctor’s Experience and Clinic Success Rate

Connect with experienced IVF doctors in India with higher success rates may charge higher fees.   

Type of IVF Procedure

There are different types of IVF procedures, and each is priced differently. Based on your physical requirements, IVF doctors in India offer you the right option. Here are some common types to connect with your specialist before proceeding with any: 

Conventional IVF - Standard IVF procedure.

ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) - It needs additional cost for cases with male infertility.

Donor Egg/Sperm IVF - It increases cost if donor eggs or sperm are required.

IVF with PGD/PGS (Genetic Testing) - It is more expensive for screening genetic disorders.

Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) - FET requires an extra charge if embryos are frozen and transferred later.

Medication and Hormonal Injections

The total cost also depends upon ovarian stimulation drugs. 

Number of IVF Cycles Needed

Sometimes, a single cycle is not enough to get pregnant. Multiple attempts can increase the cost of IVF treatment in India. 

Laboratory and Embryology Services

For better and faster results parents look for the best laboratory and embryology services, but this may increase the charges of availing advanced technology. 

Hospital Stay and Post-Treatment Care

As we know, each couple's circumstances are different. Based on the patient's situation, IVF specialists in India recommend post-treatment medication and stays. 

Need for Additional Procedures

Laser-assisted hatching or LAH: It may increase implantation success but adds to the cost of IVF treatment in India.

Embryo Freezing: If patients choose to freeze embryos for future use, it may charge additional.

Surrogacy: If a surrogate mother is needed, costs can be significantly higher.

Total IVF Solutions: Turning Hopes into Heartbeats!

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[magicinepharmaofficial]

Understanding Cancer: A Complete Guide to Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

The Human body is made of tiny trillions of cells that divide via the cell cycle for their multiplication. When this process of cell division is disturbed by some factors, it starts to divide rapidly and abnormally.

𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫

𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘚𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘓𝘺𝘮𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘺𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘉𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘓𝘦𝘶𝘬𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘢

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[mennablogs]

ما هو سرطان العمود الفقري؟ الأسباب، الأعراض، والعلاج

يُعد سرطان العمود الفقري من الأمراض النادرة، لكنه من أخطرها نظرًا لتأثيره المباشر على الجهاز العصبي والحركة. كثير من المرضى الذين يعانون من مشاكل في العمود الفقري، مثل الانحناءات أو الانزلاق الغضروفي، قد يخلطون بينها وبين أعراض هذا النوع من السرطان. لذلك من المهم التفرقة بين الحالات المختلفة والسعي إلى التشخيص المبكر. في الوقت نفسه، قد يحتاج بعض المرضى إلى علاج انحناء العمود الفقري كإجراء مكمل، خاصة في حالات الأورام الحميدة التي تُحدث ضغطًا على الفقرات. ولهذا، يكون اللجوء إلى مركز علاج طبيعي معتمد ومتكامل خطوة مهمة في خطة العلاج الشاملة.

أولًا: ما هو سرطان العمود الفقري؟

سرطان العمود الفقري هو نمو غير طبيعي لخلايا خبيثة في فقرات العمود الفقري أو في الأنسجة المحيطة به. يمكن أن يكون السرطان:

أولي: ينشأ في العمود الفقري نفسه.

ثانوي (منتشر): ينتقل من أجزاء أخرى من الجسم (مثل الثدي، الرئة، البروستاتا) إلى العمود الفقري.

أنواع أورام العمود الفقري

تشمل أنواع الأورام التي قد تصيب العمود الفقري:

أورام حميدة

الورم العظمي الحميد (Osteoid osteoma)

الورم الشحمي (Lipoma)

أورام خبيثة

الورم النقوي المتعدد (Multiple Myeloma)

الساركوما (Sarcoma)

النقائل العظمية (Metastatic tumors)

التشخيص الدقيق هو الأساس لتحديد نوع الورم وخطة العلاج المناسبة.

ما هي أسباب سرطان العمود الفقري؟

رغم عدم وجود سبب محدد دائمًا، إلا أن هناك عوامل خطر مرتبطة بالإصابة، منها:

الإصابة السابقة بأنواع أخرى من السرطان.

ضعف الجهاز المناعي.

التعرض المزمن للإشعاع أو المواد الكيميائية.

تاريخ وراثي للإصابة بالسرطان.

أعراض سرطان العمود الفقري

تتشابه أعراض سرطان العمود الفقري مع الكثير من مشكلات الفقرات العادية، مما يجعل التشخيص صعبًا في البداية. إليك أبرز الأعراض التي قد تظهر:

ألم شديد في الظهر لا يتحسن مع الراحة.

تنميل أو ضعف في الأطراف.

صعوبة في التوازن أو الحركة.

فقدان الوزن غير المبرر.

مشكلات في التبول أو التحكم في الإخراج.

انحناء غير طبيعي في العمود الفقري مع تطور الورم.

كيف يتم تشخيص سرطان العمود الفقري؟

يتم التشخيص من خلال مجموعة من الفحوصات تشمل:

الفحص السريري: لتقييم الأعراض والقدرات الحركية.

الأشعة السينية (X-ray)

الرنين المغناطيسي (MRI)

المسح النووي أو الأشعة المقطعية

خزعة من نسيج الورم لتحليله

علاج سرطان العمود الفقري

تعتمد خطة العلاج على عدة عوامل مثل نوع الورم، مكانه، حجمه، ومدى انتشاره. وتتضمن الخيارات:

1. العلاج الجراحي

يُستخدم لإزالة الورم أو تخفيف الضغط على الأعصاب.

2. العلاج الإشعاعي

لقتل الخلايا السرطانية أو تقليص حجم الورم.

3. العلاج الكيميائي

فعال في بعض أنواع السرطان المنتشرة.

4. العناية الداعمة وإعادة التأهيل

ويشمل:

جلسات علاج طبيعي بعد العمليات الجراحية أو خلال فترة العلاج.

برامج لتقوية العضلات وتحسين التوازن والحركة.

دور مراكز العلاج الطبيعي في دعم الحالات

في حالات سرطان العمود الفقري، قد يحدث فقدان للقدرة الحركية أو انحناء في العمود الفقري نتيجة للورم أو العلاج الجراحي. لذلك يُعتبر اللجوء إلى مركز علاج طبيعي موثوق أمرًا حيويًا في رحلة الشفاء.

ما يقدمه مركز العلاج الطبيعي:

تقييم شامل للحالة الحركية.

جلسات تقوية للعضلات المحيطة بالفقرات.

تمارين تصحيحية لـ علاج انحناء العمود الفقري الناتج عن الورم أو الجراحة.

تدريب المريض على أساليب الحركة الآمنة.

وجود فريق علاجي متعدد التخصصات داخل المركز (أطباء، علاج طبيعي، علاج وظيفي) يزيد من فرص التعافي الجيد وتحسين جودة الحياة.

الفرق بين انحناء العمود الفقري والسرطان

من المهم أن نفرّق بين انحناء العمود الفقري كتشوه عضوي أو هيكلي، وسرطان العمود الفقري كحالة خبيثة. في بعض الحالات، قد يُسبب الورم انحناءً نتيجة الضغط على الفقرات أو ضعفها. لذلك:

إذا كنت تعاني من ألم مزمن في الظهر مصحوب بانحناء أو ضعف بالأطراف، لا تكتفِ بتشخيص مبدئي.

اطلب تقييمًا متخصصًا يشمل تصوير دقيق وتحليل للحالة.

لا تتردد في التوجه لمركز طبي يضم أطباء أعصاب وعلاج طبيعي.

نصائح وقائية وممارسات صحية

حافظ على نمط حياة صحي، وتناول غذاء متوازن.

قم بالفحص الدوري إذا كنت مصابًا بنوع آخر من السرطان.

لا تهمل أي ألم متكرر أو تطور سريع في شكل العمود الفقري.

مارس الرياضة بانتظام لتقوية عضلات الظهر.

خلاصة

سرطان العمود الفقري ليس حكمًا نهائيًا، بل يمكن مواجهته بخطوات علمية وتشخيص دقيق. البداية تكون من إدراك الأعراض والتمييز بينها وبين مشكلات الانحناء أو الغضروف. ولا يُمكن إغفال دور مركز علاج طبيعي متخصص في مرحلة ما بعد العلاج، خاصة عند الحاجة إلى علاج انحناء العمود الفقري أو تحسين القدرة الحركية بعد التدخل الجراحي.

لا تتردد في طلب المساعدة الطبية عند الشعور بأي تغير غير طبيعي في الظهر أو الحركة. التشخيص المبكر هو خط الدفاع الأول.