Онкоортопед «Евроонко» Александр Бондарев рассказал о лечении первичных опухолей костей

Malignant neoplasms are extremely diverse and can affect a wide variety of organs, including bones. However, calling a bone tumor "cancer" is not entirely accurate. Cancer (carcinoma) develops from epithelial cells—those that form the skin and the external and internal mucous membranes of organs. For example, lung, breast, and prostate cancer are all carcinomas. Sarcoma arises from mesenchymal cells, which form connective tissue: bone, cartilage, muscle, adipose tissue, and the walls of blood vessels and lymphatic systems. Therefore, sarcoma is not a type of cancer—it is a separate disease. ⚕️ The treatment of tumors of the musculoskeletal system is the specialty of oncology—orthopedic oncology. In this video, orthopedic oncologist Alexander Bondarev of the Euroonco Federal Network of Expert Oncology Clinics discusses the methods used to treat primary bone tumors. 📌 According to him, such sarcomas, unlike metastatic bone lesions, are a relatively rare type of cancer—on average, about 800 cases are diagnosed per year in Russia. However, they are very insidious, as their symptoms—pain and limited joint mobility—are easily confused with common problems that people experience, especially in old age. Therefore, primary care physicians mistake them for arthritis or arthrosis and prescribe conservative treatment instead of a full examination. 🌿 The oncologist noted that with early detection of primary bone tumors and high-quality surgical treatment, the prognosis for patients is quite favorable. Moreover, they have a high chance of not only recovering but also maintaining mobility and returning to a normal lifestyle. "Today, there are many different surgical options. We remove the affected area of ​​the bone. Then, depending on the size of the tumor, an option for replacing this affected area is chosen." Sometimes bone cement is used, sometimes donor bone is used, and sometimes metal structures and artificial joints are used. The choice is quite wide, and there's an option for almost any case. Thanks to new implants and new technologies, we can save the limb in 90% of patients," says Dr. Bondarev. 📱 You can make an appointment with Alexander Viktorovich by calling: 8 (800) 511-44-95 Join our groups on social media: Telegram https://t.me/euroonco_ru VKontakte: https://vk.com/euroonco Instagram:   / euroonco.ru   Odnoklassniki: https://ok.ru/eurooncoru ▲ We publish new materials on the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of cancer. ▻ Contact us to schedule a consultation with an oncologist: 8 (800) 511-44-95