Bone Cancer Symptoms
Bone cancer symptoms vary depending on the tumor's size and location. The most common symptom is bone pain caused by the tumor's size either because it grows progressively, or because it causes the bone to break. At the beginning, the pain is not constant and can be felt only during night or when the bone is used. As the cancer advances, the pain becomes more constant. The pain becomes more intense when the affected bone is constantly used. For example, if the affected bone is in the leg, the patient will start limping. If the tumor develops in or near the joints, the affected area swells.
Other symptoms of bone cancer may include:
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Weight loss
- Anemia
These symptoms are not sure signs of bone cancer. Other, less serious health problems can also cause these symptoms. People with possible symptoms of bone cancer should see a doctor as soon as possible, because only a doctor can diagnose and treat the problem.
To know more about Bone Cancer, select from the topics below:
What is Bone Cancer?
Causes of Bone Cancer
Bone Cancer Symptoms
Bone Cancer Tests and diagnosis
Bone Cancer Treatment