Bone Cancer
Bone cancer is a malignant tumor that arises from the cells that make up the bones of the body. This is also known as primary bone cancer. Primary bone tumors are tumors that arise in the bone tissue itself, and they may be benign or malignant (bone cancer). Benign (non-cancerous) tumors in the bones are more common than bone cancers.
Types of Bone Cancer
There are several different types of bone cancer, and they are often treated differently. Knowing the precise type of bone cancer is essential for developing an optimal treatment plan. Some of the most common types of bone cancer are as follows.
- Chondrosarcoma
- Multiple Myeloma (MM)
- Osteosarcoma
- Ewing’s Sarcoma
Signs & Symptoms of Bone Cancer
- Bone pain.
- Swelling and tenderness near the affected area
- Weakened bone, leading to fracture.
- Fatigue
- Unintended weight loss
- palpable hard mass in the long bones of the limbs
- Anemia
- Joint swelling and stiffness.
Treatment
An operation to remove the cancer is the mainstay of treatment for bone cancers. Surgical techniques can remove most bone cancers without requiring amputation of the affected limb. In some cases, amputation may be avoided with limb-sparing surgery. Sometimes, muscles and other tissues that surround cancer also have to be removed. Reconstructive surgery may be needed, in addition to cancer resection, to help maximize the function of the limb.
