Cancer is the abnormal growth of cells that form a mass known as a tumor. A tumor can develop in any part of the body. The place at which the tumor develops is known as ‘primary tumor site.’
What is Bone cancer?
Bone cancer is a very rare condition. Bone cancer can develop in any bone in the body. The majority of the cases are diagnosed in the lower body part, say thigh bone and shin bone. However, some tumors that start in the bone are not cancerous. They do not spread to other tissues and organs and are not usually life-threatening. These are often cured with surgery.
Cancerous tumors are often known as True or primary bone tumors. These tumors start in the bone, muscle, fibrous tissue, blood vessels, fat tissue, as well as some other tissues. These are also called sarcomas.
Warning Signs
Symptoms of primary bone cancer can be prevalent and vary depending on the location and the size of the tumor. Most of the signs are often misunderstood with other symptoms such as sports injuries, growing pains, or any other common conditions such as tendonitis or arthritis.
The most common symptoms of bone cancer are:
Bone pain
Pain in the affected bone is the most common symptom. This can be constant or intermittent and get worse at night. As cancer grows, this pain can become more severe. When the bone is used (For activities such as walking, running, or work-related), the pain gets worse. Painkillers may not help all the time.
Swelling
Cancer affected area may be tender to touch. A lump or swelling may be seen or felt if the tumor is near the surface of the body. In other places like the pelvis, a lump or swelling may not be visible.
Difficulty in Movements
A person with bone cancer may experience problems with mobility, such as stiff joints or reduced movement. Bone cancer can also result in the development of an unexplained limp, which might cause pain and discomfort.
Fractures
Bone cancer can weaken the bone or cause easy bruising. However, most of the time, the bones do not fracture (break). People with a fracture next to or through a bone tumor often experience severe pain in a bone that had been sore for a few months.
Some other less common symptoms may also occur in patients with bone cancer. They are:
- Tiredness
- Sweats/fever
- Weight loss
- Loss of muscle tone
If you notice any of these bone cancer symptoms, please seek further advice from your doctor. Experts of TOSH Trauma & Orthopedic Hospital offer a precise diagnosis of your condition and provide a wide range of treatments and services.
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