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Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma is the most common type of bone cancer in children. Tumours mostly occur in the bones on either side of the knee and in the upper arm. Symptoms may include bone pain, swelling, redness and bone fracture.
Long-term survival in children diagnosed with sarcomas has remained disproportionally poor compared to other childhood cancers and sarcomas are one of the most life-threatening cancers children may experience. Research that looks to change the way these cancers are treated is an urgent and vital component to bring a change for children with this diagnosis
Around 2,378 young people are diagnosed with cancer each year in the UK
This age group is referred to as ‘teenage and young adult’ or ‘TYA’.
TYA cancers bridge the gap between paediatric and adult oncology: many of the childhood cancers no longer feature and adult cancers begin to make up a significant proportion of the overall cancer burden
Symptoms of Bone Cancer
Increase your understanding of bone cancer symptoms here.
Symptoms of primary bone cancer can be very general and often appear similar to the symptoms of sports injuries, growing pains or many other common conditions such as tendonitis or arthritis. They may also vary depending on the location and the size of the tumour.
The most common symptoms of primary bone cancer are:
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Bone pain
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This can be constant or intermittent (comes and goes). Painkillers may not help and the pain can be worse at night
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The area may be tender to touch
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A lump or swelling may be seen or felt if the tumour is near the surface of the body. In other places (i.e. the pelvis) a lump or swelling may not be visible
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Inflammation and tenderness over the bone
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Problems with mobility such as stiff joints or reduced movement
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Development of an unexplained limp, joint stiffness and reduced range of motion
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Easy bruising
There are less common symptoms which may also occur in some patients, including
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Tiredness
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Sweats/fever
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Weight loss
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Loss of muscle tone
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Fracturing of the bone may occur due to the tumour weakening the area . This is known as a pathological fracture
If you are concerned about bone cancer symptoms, please seek advice from your doctor.
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