Secondary bone cancer
(bone metastasis)
Secondary bone cancer is cancer which has not started in the bone but has spread from somewhere else in the body (they may also be called Bone Metastasis or bone mets). Secondary bone cancer is treated very differently to primary bone cancer where the cancer has started in the bone.
For information about secondary bone cancer you should look under the cancer type of your original cancer.
For example if you have breast cancer that has spread to your bones you should look under breast cancer.Return to cancer types list
You may also find the links below useful. You will find any local links available at the top of the page followed by links to national and international organisations.
Link:Maggie’s Cancer Information Centre Oxford
Produced by:Maggie's (Oxford)
Maggie's Oxford, based at the Churchill Hospital,is open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm and provides information, psychological and emotional support to anyone affected by cancer. They have a resident psychologist and a team of cancer support specialists including CAB benefits advisors, on hand for drop-in and pre-booked appointments and courses. visit the website, phone or just call in for a cup of tea and a chat and find out more.
Contact: Maggie's (Oxford)
Telephone: Tel (01865) 225690
Link:Secondary bone cancer
Produced by:Macmillan Cancer Support
Information on secondary bone cancer, including how it is diagnosed, treatments you might have, possible side effects and how to get further support.
Link:Bisphosphonates
Produced by:CancerHelp UK
Bisphosphonates are drugs used to slow down or prevent bone damage. This section provides information on how they work, possible side effects and, information about individual drugs.
Link:Maggie's centres: where to find us
Produced by:Maggie's
There are Maggie’s Centres across the UK. You can find out more about where they are located and the services they offer from their website.
Link:Learn about bone metastasis
Produced by:American Cancer Society
This section of the large American cancer information website provides two guides to bone metastasis and their treatment: One gives an overview to get started whilst the second more detailed guide provides additional medical information.
Page last edited: 10 December 2009
