How dangerous is bone cancer and 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 subtle and easily mistaken for injury, arthritis, or pain from overuse. As a result, many people only discover the disease at a late stage, when the cancer has spread to surrounding tissue or metastasized, according to the health information website Everyday Health (USA).

Bone cancer can cause pain and make bones more prone to fractures.

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Below are common but often overlooked signs of bone cancer.

A dull ache in a bone area is a common symptom of bone cancer.

One of the first and most common symptoms of bone cancer is a dull ache in a bone area, often without a clear cause. The pain may initially be mild and intermittent, but later becomes more intense, especially at night.

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

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Swelling and the appearance of an abnormal lump.

As the tumor grows, the affected bone area may begin to swell or a lump may appear under the skin. Sometimes, patients can feel a lump under the skin, near a joint or on a long bone such as the femur or forearm. The skin over the lump may be warm, red, and feel tight. However, in the early stages, the swelling is not pronounced and is not painful, leading patients to underestimate the condition.

Unusual bone fracture after a light touch.

Bones damaged by cancer are weaker and more prone to fractures than normal. This is one of the clearest warning signs, but it is often dismissed as a random accident.

In fact, many patients suffer fractures after minor slips, falls, or even just a sudden twist of the body. They only discover they have bone cancer when they seek treatment at the hospital. Common fracture sites include long bones such as the femur, humerus, or pelvis.

Persistent fatigue of unknown origin

Persistent fatigue that doesn't improve with rest can be a sign of cancer, including bone cancer. This is because cancer produces inflammatory cytokines and alters energy metabolism, causing patients to feel exhausted for no apparent reason. However, many people often attribute this to work, stress, or lack of sleep, according to Everyday Health .

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