Secondary bone cancer. Coloured X-ray of a side view of the spine of a man with sclerotic vertebrae due to metastatic (secondary) cancer. The cancer has caused areas of increased bone density called sclerotic lesions (purple). The cancer spread from a tumour in the prostate gland,part of the male reproductive system located below the bladder. Bone cancer may cause pain,particularly at night,and the bones often have a tendency to fracture. Treatment includes radiotherapy,chemotherapy and hormone therapy | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Du Cane Medical Imaging |
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