Major signs and symptoms of bone cancer

 Bone cancer accounts for less than 1% of all cancers.

It occurs when cells grow out of control and destroy normal bone tissue. It can weaken the bones and lead to broken bones along with other issues. 

85 out of 100 bone cancer patients survive 1-year post-diagnosis. 60 out of 100 bone cancer patients live beyond the 5-year mark, and 55 out of 100 bone cancer patients survive 10-years post-diagnosis. 

A bone cancer specialist in Delhi or elsewhere can tell you that while bone cancer is generally idiopathic, some risk factors can be linked to it. 

Risk factors of bone cancer: 

• Previous cancer treatment

Bone cancers are more common in individuals who've already had radiation or stem cell transplants or even chemotherapy. 

• Certain inherited issues

Certain diseases can make individuals more likely to get bone cancer. Generally, these are diseases that have been passed down through generations like Li-Fraumeni syndrome or retinoblastoma. 

• Paget’s disease of bone

This is a benign bone disease that can increase an individual’s chances of getting bone cancer. 

Symptoms of bone cancer

Bone tumor symptoms are mostly unnoticeable. Your family doctor might find it on random X-rays done for other ailments. If there are symptoms, these include: 

• Pain. This pain can be a symptom of a bone tumor if the pain is in the area of the tumor, if it is dull/achy, if it gets worse with activity, or even if it wakes you at night. 

• Swelling, inflammation, & tenderness around the area affected.

• Weak bones that can often fracture. 

• Severe Fatigue

• Fever

• Limping due to bone pain or breakage.

• Unintended weight loss

• Extreme tiredness

• If cancer has spread to other organs then the patient may experience difficulty in breathing. 

• Since the bones in the spine may press nerve roots, it can affect neurological functioning like numbness, tingling, weakness, and spinal instability. 

When should you see a doctor?

If you or your child develops bone pain that either comes & goes, worsens at night, or doesn't go away with OTC pain medications, that is when you should see a doctor. If need be, then an oncologist in Noida or elsewhere. 

And it is a wrap-The Conclusion

Even if you have bone cancer, there are multiple treatments available today to treat & manage bone cancer. From surgery to radiation, from chemotherapy to alternative therapy, there are many avenues to pursue. If you need more information or help, you can always consult a specialist like Dr. Manish Singhal, a top bone cancer doctor in Noida.