Signs and symptoms of bone cancer: One of the most common types of cancer is bone cancer. It happens when abnormal cells in your bones grow out of control. It usually affects the pelvis or long bones of the arms and legs. Most people with bone cancer develop it from the secondary spread of another cancer in the body. In the following article, we will tell you about the symptoms of bone cancer. Read on to know more about it, and consult a doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms.
10 Bone Cancer Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore:
- Pain and Swelling: Constant pain and swelling may be worrying for you. It can rob you of your peace of mind. A dull ache may also occur and wake you up at night.
- Weight loss: Sudden weight loss may indicate that there is a problem with you.
- Fatigue: Do you always feel tired? Feel sick all the time? Are you unable to perform daily tasks easily? Then, just try to get your complete health checkup. Because fatigue can also be a sign of bone cancer.
- Limping: Get yourself checked for bone cancer if you have a limp. Limping is one of the main symptoms of bone cancer.
- Night sweats: If you have profuse night sweats, it’s time to update the doctor about your health and take timely intervention as it could be bone cancer.
- Inability to move: Are you frozen? Unable to even walk or sit? Then report to the doctor for further evaluation.
- Fever: Fever may be a presenting symptom. We should be wary of persistent fever along with the above symptoms.
- A lump on the bone: It is also one of the symptoms of bone cancer.
- Weak bones that break easily (fractures) can also indicate bone cancer.
- Joint Stiffness: What Is Joint Stiffness? Do you find it difficult to perform your daily activities with ease? Then, address the joint pain immediately. It is a symptom of bone cancer.
(With inputs from Dr. Suhas Agre, Oncologist and Hemato-Oncologist, ACI Kamballa Hill Hospital/Cancer One Clinic, Chembur)
