Bone cancer symptoms include pain, swelling, tenderness, and stiffness in the affected area. Fatigue, fever, weight loss, and anemia are other bone cancer symptoms some people experience. However, these bone cancer symptoms are not sure signs of bone cancer. Other, less serious health problems can cause similar symptoms, so anyone with these symptoms is encouraged to see a doctor.
Bone Cancer Symptoms: An Introduction
Bone cancer usually develops over time. As the cancer cells grow, the cells spread more deeply into the bone and to surrounding areas. When bone cancer spreads (metastasizes) outside the bone, cancer cells are often found in nearby lymph nodes, nerves, or blood vessels. If the cancer has reached the lymph nodes, it may spread to other organs. It is helpful to understand the progression of bone cancer in order to understand bone cancer symptoms, staging, and treatment.
Common Bone Cancer Symptoms
Pain is the most common bone cancer symptom. However, bone cancer symptoms may vary, depending on the location and size of the bone cancer. Tumors that occur in or near joints may cause swelling, tenderness, and/or stiffness in the affected area.
Bone cancer can also interfere with normal movements and can weaken the bones, occasionally leading to a fracture.
Other bone cancer symptoms may include:
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Weight loss
- Anemia.
Bone Cancer Symptoms: Summary
These possible bone cancer symptoms are not sure signs of bone cancer. Other, less serious health problems can also cause these symptoms. People with possible bone cancer symptoms should see a doctor as soon as possible, because only a doctor can diagnose and treat the problem.
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