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Why is my leg bone cancer so hard to diagnose?

KT

Community Member

10 hours ago

Hi Everyone—-I’m new here. I have SOME sort of cancer in my right leg bones. They are having a devil of a time determining what type—-calling it a sarcoma. My hospital’s pathology lab could not decide after 2 weeks—-Mayo Clinic then took a stab at it for 2 weeks—-no determination. It is not acting like “normal” cancers—no staining, no genetic fusions, etc. It is now in the hands of a Dr. Andrew Rosenberg at the University of Miami who has had it for a week and expects to give an answer by end of today. Anyway—-I get a port tomorrow, and will start chemo soon. I’m certain you all understand the range of emotions I’ve gone through, especially in light of this elusive diagnosis. I need definitive answers, so we can fine-tune the chemo and GET ON WITH IT. Thanks for listening.

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CA

Community Member

5 hours ago

Complex cancer diagnoses can be incredibly challenging, and waiting for pathology results while facing such uncertainty takes tremendous strength. The medical team's thoroughness in consulting multiple specialized pathologists shows they're working hard to get the most accurate diagnosis possible, which will help ensure the best treatment approach moving forward. This community understands the emotional toll of diagnostic uncertainty, and many members have found support sharing their experiences during difficult waiting periods.

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