Bone cancer is a primary or secondary form of cancer. Primary bone cancer is where it begins in the bone. From there, the cancer will then begin to develop in the cells of the bones. Secondary bone cancer is where it begins in other areas of the body.
Once this has occurred, the cancer will then start to spread to the bones. When a tumor in the bone develops, it will press on the healthy tissues of the bones. As a result, these tissues may be destroyed. In this article, we will have a look at what the symptoms and signs of bone cancer are.
Limping
A break in the bone is also known as a fracture. If the tumor has grown, and a person’s leg has been affected by this, then a limp may occur. If this does happen, most of the time it will happen in the later-stage of bone cancer.
Pain
Swelling and pain are likely to be what you will experience in the early days of bone cancer. Particularly where the tumor is sitting. There will be times where the pain will come and go. However, it will eventually become more steady and severe as the cancer progresses. The pain may also become worse when you move around. Soft tissue swelling near the pain may also occur.
Joint Stiffness and Swelling
If you have a tumor located in or around joints, then the joint may begin to swell. This swelling may become stiff or tender. If this happens, a person who experiences this may not be able to move around much without some form of pain.
Other signs and symptoms of bone cancer may include: tingling, weakness or numbness of the bones. Particularly if the cancer is in the spine area. Fatigue and weight loss might also occur. Difficulty breathing may also be experienced if the cancer reaches the lungs. A weakening of the bones. Less common signs and symptoms individuals may experience may include: a low level of red blood cell, anemia, arthritis, fevers, chills, sweating at night.
Some even more less common forms of signs and symptoms are: weakness, numbness or tingling in the bones, fatigue, weight loss, difficulty breathing, fevers, anemia, sweating at night, arthritis, chills, low levels of red blood cells. If you think you may be experiencing one or more of these symptoms on a regular basis, then go to your doctor. Your doctor will be able to tell if you have bone cancer or not. If cancer has been detected, you will then be able to receive some sort of care and treatment for the signs and symptoms you are experiencing. If you experience new symptoms, don’t be afraid to let your doctor know.
Source: cancer.net
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