There are many different types of cancerous diseases, including leukemia, breast, colon and bone cancer, and during the series Q and C that the seventh day presents to its readers, we will learn about everything related to bone cancer, according to the website. mayoclinic;
What is bone cancer?
Bone cancer can start in any bone in the body, but it most commonly affects the pelvic bones or the long bones of the arms, legs and back.
Is bone cancer rare?
Bone cancer is a rare or common type of cancer, accounting for less than 1 percent of all cancers.
What is the treatment for bone cancer?
Surgical removal is the most common treatment for bone cancer, but chemotherapy and radiotherapy may be used in some cases. The decision to use surgery or chemotherapy and radiotherapy depends on the type of bone cancer being treated..
What are the symptoms of bone cancer?
Bone pain.
Swelling or tenderness near the affected area.
Weakening of the bones, leading to fracture.
Fatigue.
-Weight loss .
What are the causes of bone cancer?
The cause of most bone cancers is unknown, and a small number of bone cancers have been attributed to genetic factors, while others are caused by previous radiation exposure..
What are the types of bone cancer?
Osteosarcoma is the most common type of bone cancer. Cancer cells in this tumor produce bone. This type of bone cancer most often occurs in children and young adults in the bones of the leg or arm. In rare cases, bone cancers can arise outside the bones ( extraskeletal osteosarcoma).
Chondrosarcoma: Chondrosarcoma is the second most common type of bone cancer. Cancer cells in this tumor produce cartilage. Chondrosarcoma usually occurs in the pelvis, legs, or arms in middle-aged and older adults..
Ewing sarcoma. Ewing sarcoma most often arises in the pelvis, legs, or arms in children and young adults..
