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Spring Survey 2012

Advances in the Treatment of Osteosarcoma

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There are about 2,500 new cases of osteosarcoma diagnosed each year in the U. S., making primary bone cancer relatively rare. Though osteosarcoma is the most common bone sarcoma, it's still quite uncommon. There are only 900 - 1,000 cases a year in the entire United States. Dr. Christopher Cannon joins Andrew on this episode of Patient Power sponsored by The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center to discuss the latest advances in osteosarcoma treatment and research. Dr. Cannon is Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Department of Orthopaedic Oncology at M. D. Anderson.

Also joining the program is Michelle from Louisville, Kentucky. Michelle was diagnosed with osteosarcoma after worsening back pain followed her pregnancy. Because her type of cancer is so rare, she chose to seek treatment at M. D. Anderson, as their Sarcoma Center sees more sarcoma than any hospital in the country. You’ll hear about Michelle’s surgery, treatment and how she’s doing now.

Dr. Cannon helps us to understand exactly what osteosarcoma is and how this type of cancer is diagnosed. Surgery is often a necessity, and Dr. Cannon explains surgery, reconstruction and the advances being made in limb-sparing surgery. He goes on to explain the treatments for osteosarcoma, the need to seek care at a specialized center and why the latest research at M. D. Anderson is making an impact in the sarcoma community. Dr. Cannon closes the program with a look at the future and how researchers “continue to push the envelope and advance the field. And there will be newer and better therapies coming down the line.” If you or someone you know has been affected by osteosarcoma, this program will provide you with great information.

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Christopher P. Cannon, M.D. Christopher P. Cannon, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Christopher Cannon is a graduate of the University of Washington Medical School, Dr. Cannon completed an internship in general surgery and his orthopedic residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. He also completed a fellowship in musculoskeletal oncology at UCLA, in Los Angeles, California. more >

TRANSCRIPT:

  1. Michelle's Story LISTEN
  2. What is Osteosarcoma? LISTEN
  3. Treatment Options LISTEN
  4. Treatment Success LISTEN
  5. Genetic Connection LISTEN
  6. What is Chondroblastic? LISTEN
  7. The Importance of Seeking a Specialist LISTEN
  8. Hope for the Future LISTEN

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