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What is Rhabdomyosarcoma? Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a rare type of cancer that forms in soft tissue, typically found in the skeletal muscle tissue or hollow organs such as the bladder or uterus. These cancer cells before birth are called Rhabdomyoblasts and will begin to form skeletal muscles. Once they develop, it turns into Rhabdomyosarcoma. Because […]

What is Neuroblastoma? Neuroblastoma is caused by the abnormal development of immature nerve cells known as neuroblasts. Instead of becoming mature nerve cells, they continue to grow and divide. In some cases they die off; and in other cases they develop into tumors or neuroblastoma.  Who is most affected by Neuroblastoma? Since Neuroblastoma begins with […]

What is Chordoma? Chordoma is a cancer typically found near the tailbone or where the skull meets the spine, and is known to grow very slowly and is exceedingly rare. In fact, in certain patient cases, the individual can live for years while the tumor grows without noticing any change. Numerically, the global diagnosis statistics […]

What are Giant Cell Tumors? Giant Cell Tumor of bone is a rare, aggressive non-cancerous tumor. It usually develops near a joint at the end of the bone, typically appearing at the lower end of the femur (thighbone) or upper end of the tibia (shinbone).  Although it is not cancerous, Giant Cell Tumors are aggressive […]

Epidemic Kaposi Sarcoma Epidemic Kaposi Sarcoma is the most common type of Kaposi sarcoma in the United States, and is most commonly associated with AIDS. This type of KS develops in those with HIV, and is considered an AIDS defining illness, meaning that it indicates the person has developed AIDS (not just HIV) Classic Kaposi […]

What is Renal Cell Cancer Bone Metastasis? Renal Cell Cancer bone metastasis occurs when Renal Cell Cancer spreads from the kidneys to the bones. Approximately 33% of those suffering from advanced Renal Cell Cancer will eventually develop bone metastasis.    What are the Symptoms and When Does it Occur? The most common symptoms include pain […]

What are the Causes of Benign Fibrous Histiocytomas? Unfortunately, it is not known precisely what causes BFH and is not linked to  genetics or inherited preconditions.    Who is Most Affected by Benign Fibrous Histiocytomas? Benign Fibrous Histiocytomas is not dependent on a specific race or sex predilection, andt is more commonly found in adults […]

Non-Ossifying Fibromas At the occurrence rate of 20-40% of healthy children between the ages of 10 to 15 we mentioned previously, Non-Ossifying Fibromas are the most common benign bone tumors in children.    What are the Causes of Non-Ossifying Fibroma? An exact cause is not known and there are no known risk factors. They rarely […]

Myxomas Myxomas are non-cancerous, as they are unable to invade other tissues. They often appear sporadically and without any underlying cause.  What are the Causes of Myxoma? While an exact cause is not known, both environmental and genetic factors can contribute to the occurrence of Myxomas. Approximately 1 in 10 cases of Myxoma are known […]

Adamantinoma Adamantinoma is a cancerous bone tumor that has the ability to spread, making surgery a requirement for treatment. This slow-growing tumor is commonly found in the tibia (shin) or fibula (the smaller bone in the calf). Adamantinoma can also be found in the bones of the arm, pelvis, foot, and spine. In many cases, […]

Angiolipoma There are two classifications of Angiolipomas: Infiltrating or Noninfiltrating. Noninfiltrating angiolipomas are far more common and don’t penetrate below the skin. Infiltrating angiolipomas penetrate the soft tissue below the skin. They are typically less painful, but can be more difficult to remove as they are surrounded by tissue.  What are the Causes of Angiolipoma? […]

Chondromyxoid Fibroma Chondromyxoid Fibroma (CMF) is a rare benign bone tumor that accounts for less than 1% of all bone tumors. Chondromyxoid Fibroma grows out of the cartilage-forming tissue found in the marrow of bones (“chondro” means cartilage). CMF does not spread to other parts of the body.   What are the Causes of Chondromyxoid […]