Dr. Ralph N. Purcell Responds to New Report of Orthopedic Treatment for Cancer Patients
NewsMedical.com Asserts That an Article in the Canadian Journal of Surgery Reports That a Devastatingly Low Number of Cancer Patients, Whose Cancer Is Diagnosed as Having Metastasized to Their Bones, Are Referred to Orthopedic Specialists; Dr. Ralph N. Purcell, a Leading Orthopedist, Responds by Commenting on the Value That Such Care May Provide to Cancer Patients
(firmenpresse) - PHOENIX, AZ -- (Marketwire) -- 06/05/12 -- NewsMedical.com released an that remarks on the devastatingly low number of cancer patients with bone metastases who are referred to orthopedic specialists. This data is credited to a recent article in the Canadian Journal of Surgery, which has studied cases of cancer patients over the last 20 years who have been treated for bone lesions or fractures that they have caused. The results are exceedingly worrisome, as the article reports that only 13 of an estimated 14,000 patients receive the attention of orthopedic specialists in these cases per year. , a leading orthopedist, regrets that more oncologists are not referring their patients to other specialists.
According to the aforementioned article, the care of an orthopedist could benefit patients "in terms of quality of life, less pain, and better outcomes if their bones could be prevented from fracturing."
Bone metastasis is considered by many physicians to be an indicator of the final stages of cancer. The article considers the fact that, although other treatment options may be available, patients may not realize the extent to which these treatments can improve their quality of life. By not referring their patients to orthopedists, doctors may unwittingly be corroborating a patient's assumption that there is nothing left in terms of treatment.
"It seems there is a reluctance to consider surgery or ignorance of what additional benefit orthopedics can offer," state the authors of the aforementioned article in the Canadian Journal of Surgery. While no surgical procedure is risk-free, it is important that patients understand their options. Without a referral to an orthopedist, they cannot know if further treatment will assist in fighting or alleviating their cancer.
"Cancer spreading to the bones can be a devastating diagnosis," remarks Dr. Ralph N. Purcell, a highly esteemed orthopedic professional and leader in his field. "There are treatments available to reduce pain and provide a higher quality of life for these patients. Furthermore, sometimes a proactive approach regarding orthopedic care can prevent catastrophes, such as fractures from weakened bones. For some patients, cancer of the bones can be made painless with x-ray therapy, successfully avoiding surgery."
and other orthopedic specialists hope that, as light continues to shine on this issue, more oncologists will enlist the assistance of orthopedic professionals in determining the value of further treatment in cases of bone metastasis.
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Dr. Ralph N. Purcell is a highly regarded orthopedic professional who specializes in treatment for carpal tunnel and other hand conditions. A leader in sports medicine, Dr. Ralph N. Purcell also treats sports related injuries and conditions. Through his experience, he is able to provide his patients with thorough treatment plans that address their health issues accurately while using the most current technologies and best practices in the field.
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