Bone Cancer is in fact a very uncommon type of cancer which begins in the bone. Although, this cancer can begin within any bone in the body, but is found to most commonly affect the longer bones which make up for the arms & legs.

1. Bone Cancer
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2. What is Bone Cancer?
Bone Cancer is in fact a very
uncommon type of cancer which
begins in the bone. Although, this
cancer can begin within any bone
in the body.

3. Signs& Symptoms of Bone
Cancer?
Broken bone
Bonepain
Fatigue
Swelling
Unintendedloss of weight

4. Broken bone
A complete or partial
break in a bone. Bones
make up the skeleton of
the body. They allow us the
ability to interact with our
environment and lift out
body up against gravity.
Bones are attachment
points for muscles which
allows us to run, jump, sit,
kneel, grasp, and lift.
Bones also protect organs
from potential damage,
and the bone marrow
(tissue inside of bones) is
responsible for blood cell
production.

5. Bonepain
Pain is the most common sign
of bone cancer, and may become
more noticeable as the tumor
grows. Bone pain can cause a dull
or deep ache in
a boneor bone region (e.g., back,
pelvis, legs, ribs, arms). ... Other
conditions, like osteoporosis or
arthritis, may also cause bone or
joint pain.

6. Tenderness & swellingnearaffected area
The area where the pain is
localized may begin to show
signs of swelling, or a lump
or mass may be present.

7. Fatigue
Fatigue is a symptom of an
underlying disease and is
described in many ways from
feeling weak to being constantly
tired or lacking energy.

8. Unintended loss of weight
Unintentional weight loss is when
you lose weight without dieting or
increasing physical activity. It
may occur following a loss of
appetite or when you're
consuming the same amount of
calories as usual. Either way, it's
usually a cause for concern.

9. Risk Factors Associated With Bone Cancer
Inherited Genetic Syndromes –
There are certain rare genetic
syndromes like Li-Fraumeni syndrome
& hereditary retinoblastoma which are
passed through families & are found to
increase risk of bone cancer.
Paget’s Disease of Bone – This
most commonly occurs in older adults.
Paget’s disease of bone can however
increase risk of developing bone cancer
in future.
Radiation Therapy for Cancer
– Exposure to large dosage of
radiation like those provided during
radiation therapy treatment for cancer
is also found to increase risk of
developing bone cancer in future.

10. DiagnosingBone Cancer
CT Scan – Computerized
Tomography Bone Scan
MRI – Magnetic Resonance
Imaging X-Rays
PET – Positron Emission
Tomography

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