Home Remedies and Herbs for Bone Cancer

Bone cancer is an uncommon form of cancerous tumor that begins directly in the bone structure rather than in the marrow or being secondarily spread (metastasized) by cancer from another part of the body. Bone cancer can occur in any bone but more often affects the long bones of the arms and legs. ¹
 
There are three types of primary bone cancer: 

• Osteosarcoma that is common to children between the ages of 10 to 19 and found in the knees and upper arms
• Chondrosarcoma that usually occurs after 40 and is found in cartilage
• Ewing’s sarcoma that is found in children under 19 and is more common in boys than girls

Bone cancer can be malignant where it spreads to other areas or benign which means the cancerous cells stay within the bone structure and don’t spread. ^1,2,3
 
Other types of secondary cancers related to primary bone cancer are leukemia and multiple myeloma. Leukemia starts as cancer in the blood while myeloma begins as cancer in the marrow. Both are malignant cancers, rather than benign tumors, and spread or metastasize to the bone cells. ³
 
What Causes Bone Cancer?
 
As with other forms of cancer, the exact bone cancer causes are not precisely known. Bone cancer starts within the bone when cells begin to grow out of control. Researchers know this is the result of errors in a cell’s DNA that fail to kill old cells and let them go on living rather than dying at a set rate and time. The uncontrolled cell growths become tumor masses that can invade other body structures. ^1,3
 
Risk factors that may contribute to bone cancer causes include:

• Inherited genetic syndromes that are passed on within families
• Complications from radiation therapy for other cancer forms
• Exposure to toxic chemicals
• Advanced age – over 65
• African Americans – twice the risk of Caucasians
• Paget’s bone disease
• Babies born with an umbilical hernia

Bone Cancer Symptoms
 
Bone cancer symptoms present in distinct manners. Bone cancer pain is the primary sign of bone cancer tumors and can be extremely severe. Other bone cancer symptoms are: 

• Swelling and tenderness in joints
• Bone fractures
• Fever, weight loss, fatigue and anemia
• Difficulty in mobility

Natural Remedies and Herbs for Bone Cancer
 
Bone cancer natural remedies can be effective in preventing bone cancer as well as treating tumor spread and associated symptoms. Proven bone cancer natural remedies and home treatments include:

• Omega-3 Fatty Acids - Omega-3 fatty acids found in cold water fish like salmon and halibut help to reduce bone cancer inflammation. They also work to enhance immunity to bone cancer, strengthen bone tissue and boost the body’s immune system.
• Maitake Mushroom - Maitake mushrooms are a direct antiviral source with tumor-shrinking abilities. They are excellent immune system builders and have proven to block tumor growth and activate malignant cell death.
• Magnesium - Magnesium promotes bone health and helps to better utilize calcium which is a primary ingredient in bone structure. Magnesium also has anti-cancer effects related to reducing insulin resistance and stops tumor development.
• Green Tea - Green tea is a powerful antioxidant that fights cancer cells and may help to reduce bone cancer pain and other bone cancer symptoms.
• Psoralea -  Psoralea corylifolia is a natural herb having benefits to bone mass and inducing apoptosis in cancer cells.
• Thorowax - Thorowax is a medicinal root also known as Chai-hu. It contains the compound saikosaponins that helps to reduce cancer cell growth by producing natural interferon.

References

1. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bone-cancer/home/ovc-20126418
2. http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Cancer-of-the-bone/Pages/Introduction.aspx
3. https://medlineplus.gov/bonecancer.html
4. http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/condition/bone-cancer