What does bone cancer do to your body?

Bone cancer is a cancer that starts in the cells of the bone. It is the sixth most common cancer in children and adolescents and the eighth most common cancer in adults. Bone cancer can occur anywhere in the body, but it is most common in the long bones of the arms and legs, the pelvis, and the spine.

Bone cancer can cause a variety of symptoms, including:

* Pain in the affected bone

* Swelling or tenderness in the affected area

* Difficulty moving the affected limb

* Fractures

* Weight loss

* Fatigue

* Fever

Bone cancer is often diagnosed with a combination of imaging tests, such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans, and a biopsy, which is a procedure in which a small sample of the tumor is removed and examined under a microscope.

Treatment for bone cancer typically involves a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Surgery is the primary treatment for bone cancer and is used to remove the tumor and some of the surrounding healthy tissue. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are used to kill any remaining cancer cells and reduce the risk of the cancer coming back.

Bone cancer is a serious disease, but it is often curable if it is diagnosed and treated early. The prognosis for bone cancer depends on the type of cancer, the stage of the cancer, and the patient's age and overall health.