Bone Cancer Articles A-Z
From 1998-2002, bone cancer statistics indicate that the age-adjusted bone cancer death rate was 0.4 per 100,000 men and women per year. This eMedTV article includes other bone cancer statistics on stage, survival rates, and more.
Bone cancer support groups can be a valuable resource for people to discuss their fears and concerns regarding their disease. This eMedTV resource provides ways to locate bone cancer support groups in your area.
Bone cancer surgery, the treatment of choice for many patients with the condition, can involve amputation or limb-sparing surgery. This eMedTV segment explains the types of bone cancer surgery in detail, including the impact on survival rates.
The bone cancer survival rate measures how many people are still alive 5 years after their diagnosis, even if still receiving treatment. This eMedTV article provides statistics regarding the bone cancer survival rate by race, stage, and more.
Possible bone cancer symptoms include anemia, pain, fatigue, and joint tenderness. This eMedTV page discusses bone cancer symptoms in detail and serves as a reminder that potential symptoms do not mean that a person definitely has cancer.