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Symptoms
By Mayo Clinic staffSigns and symptoms of bone cancer include:
- Bone pain
- Swelling and tenderness near the affected area
- Weakened bones, sometimes leading to fractures
- Fatigue
- Unintended weight loss
When to see a doctor
Make an appointment with your doctor if you or your child develops signs and symptoms that worry you.
References
- Bone cancer. American Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_7x_CRC_Bone_Cancer_PDF.asp. Accessed Aug. 7, 2009.
- Bone cancer. Fort Washington, Pa.: National Comprehensive Cancer Network. http://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/PDF/bone.pdf. Accessed Aug. 7, 2009.
- Bone cancer: Questions and answers. National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheets/Sites-Types/bone/print?page=&keyword=. Accessed Aug. 7, 2009.
- Questions to ask the doctor. Cancer.Net. http://www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Bone+Cancer. Accessed Aug. 8, 2009.
- Moynihan TJ (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Aug. 13, 2009.
