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Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma is a form of bone cancer and is the third most prevalent type of cancer found in adolescents. Osteosarcoma occurs in the growing ends of bones. It is more common among males, and typically affects children who are taller than average. While hereditary factors may make a child more vulnerable to the development of osteosarcoma, the cancer is most likely the result of non-inherited defects in a growing child''s DNA.
Osteosarcoma usually develops around the knees or arms, typically in bones that are longer, such as the femur, tibia, and humerus. Children who have inherited a cancerous predisposition from their parents, such as a retinoblastoma (a malignant retina tumor), or Li Fraumeni Syndrome (a genetic condition creating a high risk for cancer), may be more susceptible to osteosarcoma. The cancer is most common in teenagers who are experiencing a growth spurt, which is when osteoblasts are most actively producing the growing bones.
Studies by the United States National Toxicology Program have suggested a plausible biological link between childhood fluoride exposure and osteosarcoma cancer. Support for the hypothesis is derived from three biological factors:
· The bone is the primary location of fluoride build-up, particularly during growth spurts
· Fluoride can act as a mutagen when it is present in higher concentrations
· Fluoride is an artificial stimulant for the growth of bone cells
A recent Harvard study shows a substantial correlation between boys who have been exposed to fluoride during the mid-childhood growth spurt and incidence of osteosarcoma. Studies performed by the National Cancer Institute and the New Jersey Department of Health have supported these findings as well.
Osteosarcoma symptoms may include pain, swelling, breaks, or a visible lump in the area of the tumor. The prognosis for a child suffering from osteosarcoma is promising if the disease has not spread to other areas of the body. However, twenty percent of children have advanced stage osteosarcoma where metastasis has occurred and the cancer has spread to other bones or vital organs. The five-year survival rate for those with osteosarcoma is in the 65 to 70 percent range. In the instance of metastasis, the survival rate is significantly lower.
Treatment of osteosarcoma, like other cancers, may include a course of chemotherapy and radiation but osteosarcoma is not particularly responsive to radiation. Surgery, and sometimes amputation, is frequently required to treat a patient with osteosarcoma. Because extensive medical care is required in the diagnosis and treatment of osteosarcoma, caring for a loved one with this bone cancer can be demanding, financially and emotionally. If osteosarcoma was caused by fluoride exposure, it may be possible for you receive compensation for your medical and other out-of-pocket expenses.
Have you been diagnosed with fluoride-induced osteosarcoma?
If you believe that your child or teen may have fluoride-induced osteosarcoma, you may be entitled to seek compensation for your losses and suffering. Please contact us today to speak with a qualified attorney with experience representing those who have developed osteosarcoma due to fluoride exposure. Our attorneys can evaluate your case free of charge and determine the best way to protect and maximize your legal interests.
Fluoride Bone Cancer Breaking News
"Fluoride in Water Threatens Bone Health"
Today, the National Academy of Sciences reported that fluoride in drinking water can cause severe damage to the teeth and bones. The study also indicates that federal standards fail to protect Americans from these serious risks.
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