Tag Archives: Femur (upper)

Javier’s Story

Ostoesarcoma at the proximal femur Age at Diagnosis: 23 Date of Diagnosis: 1989 Diagnosis: I was a strong and healthy 23 year old man. In the summer of 1989, I began to have pain in my left knee. I would … Continue reading

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David’s Story

Osteosarcoma at the Proximal Femur Age at Diagnosis: 18 Year of Diagnosis: 1990 Location: France Diagnosis: I had a swollen thigh after playing tennis. I saw doctor but had no x-ray, so nothing was diagnosed. Several months later pain in … Continue reading

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Todd’s Story

Low-grade Osteosarcoma at the Proximal Femur With lung mets Age at Diagnosis: 33 Year of Diagnosis: 1987 Diagnosis: Some swelling in femur, pain, would go away, but then it started to hurt at night, while I was resting. I thought … Continue reading

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Kim’s Story

Osteosarcoma at the Proximal Femur Age at Diagnosis: 41 Year of Diagnosis: 2004 Location: Texas, USA Surgeon: Dr. Valerae Lewis at M.D. Anderson in Houston Diagnosis: I fell on my right side in 2001, and my upper leg area was … Continue reading

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