Osteosarcoma should be prevented and treated comprehensively

I think in today's society, everyone is afraid of tumors because there are so many such cases. Of course, tumors can be divided into benign tumors and malignant tumors. Benign tumors can be cured with timely treatment. However, malignant tumors can be life-threatening if not treated in time. Today we will analyze one type of tumor - osteosarcoma, which should be comprehensively prevented and treated.

First, let's understand it. Osteosarcoma, also known as osteosarcoma, is one of the most common malignant bone tumors. The age of onset is mostly between 15 and 25 years old. It is more common in men than in women. The most common site is the epiphyseal end of the long tubular bone, the distal femur and the proximal tibia, followed by the humerus and the proximal fibula. Other sites such as the upper end of the femur, spine, ilium and other bone tissues can also occur.

How to prevent and treat:

The focus of prevention is to popularize tumor-related medical knowledge, so that people can increase their awareness and understanding of osteosarcoma and raise their vigilance. Improved sanitary conditions and the quality of medical care are the guarantee for early detection. Clinically, pain near the joints without a history of trauma should be seen as soon as possible, especially in adolescents, to rule out osteosarcoma. This disease may be related to some external stimuli, such as X-rays, etc., and contact should be avoided and protection should be taken. Certain benign lesions can also be transformed into osteosarcoma, such as osteochondroma, giant cell tumor, fibrous dysplasia of bone, etc. Patients with these diseases should follow the doctor's advice for regular check-ups.

The focus of treatment is that osteosarcoma patients should pay attention to rest and avoid fatigue. Psychological support for patients is particularly important. Family members and caregivers should help patients overcome adverse psychological reactions, prevent trauma, and prevent pathological fractures. According to the different degrees of pain, give appropriate amounts of painkillers according to the three-step therapy for cancer pain of WHO. Change bad living habits, eat less or no sauerkraut and salted fish with high nitrite concentrations, eat less baked and fried foods, and eat less foods with high aflatoxin, mold, and fermentation. Osteosarcoma patients should be reviewed every 3 to 6 months to detect tumor recurrence or metastasis early.

Therefore, patients with osteosarcoma should follow the doctor's advice and wish you a speedy recovery!