Osteosarcoma Symptoms

For people with osteosarcoma, pain is the most common symptom of the cancer. Symptoms of osteosarcoma may also include swelling, tenderness, and stiffness in the affected area. Other osteosarcoma symptoms can include bone fracture, fatigue, fever, weight loss, and anemia.

 

Osteosarcoma Symptoms: An Overview

Pain is the most common symptom of osteosarcoma. However, osteosarcoma symptoms may vary depending on the location and the size of the cancer.
 

Other Osteosarcoma Symptoms

Other common osteosarcoma symptoms may include:
 
  • Swelling, tenderness, or stiffness in the affected area
  • Bone fracture
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Weight loss
  • Anemia.
     

Osteosarcoma Symptoms: Final Thoughts

These possible osteosarcoma symptoms are not sure signs of osteosarcoma. Other less serious health problems can also cause these symptoms. People who have possible osteosarcoma symptoms should see a doctor as soon as possible -- only a doctor can diagnose and treat the problem.
 
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD