Research Notes on Bone Cancer Symptoms
Bone cancer is a cancer that originates in the bone. It is a rare form of cancer. Less then 2500 Americans are diagnosed with it each year. It is most common in children.1 Bone cancer is often due to the metastasis from cancer in other parts of the body.2
Fast Facts:
- The three main types of bone cancer are osteosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma, chondrosarcoma.3
- Symptoms may include pain, swelling, and fractures.4
- People with symptoms of bone cancer should see a doctor as soon and possible.5
Top Resources on Bone Cancer Symptoms
- MedicineNet: What are the Symptoms of Bone Cancer?
- Mayo Clinic: Bone Cancer Symptoms
- eMedTV: Bone Cancer Symptoms
- Buzzle: Bone Cancer Symptoms
- OncologyChannel: Bone Cancer Signs and Symptoms
- A.D.A.M. (via Healthline): Symptoms of Bone Cancer
- University of California, San Francisco: Signs and Symptoms of Bone Cancer
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Bone Cancer Symptoms
- ↑ Buzzle: Bone Cancer Symptoms
- ↑ MedicineNet: What are the Symptoms of Bone Cancer?
- ↑ University of California, San Francisco: Signs and Symptoms of Bone Cancer
- ↑ eMedTV: Bone Cancer Symptoms
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- Contributor: Chris Miller
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
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- Last update: Oct. 1, 2008
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