How dangerous is bone cancer, who is susceptible?

Bone cancer is a dangerous disease that can occur at any age, especially in adolescents and people aged 40 and over.

Bone cancer is a rare type of cancer. The initial symptoms of bone cancer are often unclear, easily mistaken for injuries, arthritis or pain due to overuse. As a result, many people only discover the disease when it is in a late stage, causing the cancer to spread to surrounding tissues or metastasize, according to the health information site Everyday Health (USA).

Bone cancer causes pain and makes bones more susceptible to fracture.

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Here are common but easily overlooked signs of bone cancer.

Dull pain in one area of ​​the bone is a common symptom of bone cancer.

One of the first and most common symptoms of bone cancer is a dull, aching pain in one area of ​​the bone, often with no apparent cause. The pain may start out mild and intermittent but then become more severe, especially at night.

Unlike muscle pain caused by exercise, bone cancer pain does not subside with rest and can even cause insomnia. The pain is usually localized in the calves, thighs, arms, or pelvic area, depending on the location of the tumor.

Swelling, unusual lumps

As the tumor grows, the affected bone may begin to swell or develop a lump under the skin. Sometimes, the patient can feel the tumor under the skin, near the joint or in a long bone such as the femur or forearm. The overlying skin is warm, red, and feels tight. However, in the early stages, the swelling is not obvious and does not cause pain, making the patient subjective.

Unusual fracture after light touch

Bones damaged by cancer will be weaker and more likely to break than normal. This is one of the obvious warning signs but is often dismissed as a random accident.

In fact, many patients break bones after a slight slip, fall, or even a sudden twist. They go to the hospital for treatment only to discover that they have bone cancer. The most common sites for fractures are long bones such as the femur, arm, or pelvis.

Unexplained persistent fatigue

Persistent fatigue that doesn't improve after rest can be a sign of cancer, including bone cancer. The cause is that cancer produces inflammatory cytokines and changes energy metabolism, making the patient feel exhausted for no apparent reason. However, many people often think the cause is due to work, stress or lack of sleep, according to Everyday Health .

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