Bone Cancer is also called bone tumor. It is the cancer developed in bones, neoplastic growth of tissue in bone. The abnormal growth in bone can be either cancerous or noncancerous. Sometimes the cancer may start in other organs of the body and spread to bones, this is known as metastatic cancer of the bones. Some of the noncancerous bone tumors are neoplastic, developmental, traumatic, infectious or inflammatory. Bone cancer is the growth of malignant cells that gradually replace normal bone cells, leading to weakness and pain in the affected bone.
Some of the symptoms of Bone Cancer:
- Pain in bones
- Swelling and tenderness in affected parts
- Fatigue
- Sudden weight loss
- Bone fractures
- Anemia
When should you consult a doctor?
Consult a doctor if you have signs of bone cancer. Early diagnosis and treatment may help in quick recovery.
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