More about Sarcoma (Bone and connective tissue)

Types

Primary bone cancers are the most serious of all bone cancers. They form directly in the bones or surrounding tissue, such as cartilage. Cancer can also spread, or metastasize, from another part of your body to your bones. This is known as secondary bone cancer, and this type is more common than primary bone cancer. Common types of primary bone cancers include: Multiple myeloma (MM) – Multiple myeloma is the most common type of bone cancer. It occurs when cancer cells grow in the bone marrow and cause tumors in various bones. MM usually affects older adults. Among bone cancers, MM has one of the best prognoses, and many people who have it don’t require treatment. Osteosarcoma (Osteogenic sarcoma) – Osteosarcoma, or osteogenic sarcoma, generally affects children and adolescents, but it can also occur in adults. It has a tendency to originate at the tips of the long bones in the arms and legs. Osteosarcoma may also start in the hips, shoulders, or other locations. It affects the hard tissue that provides the outer layer of your bones. Chondrosarcoma – Chondrosarcoma may occur in the pelvis, thigh areas, and shoulders of older adults. It forms in the subchondral tissue, which is the tough connective tissue between your bones. This is the second most common primary cancer involving the bones. Ewing’s sarcoma – Ewing’s sarcoma is a rare cancer that either begins in the soft tissues surrounding the bones or directly in the bones of children and young adults. The long bones of the body — such as the arms and legs — and the pelvis are commonly affected.

Symptoms

The symptoms of bone cancer are: pain and swelling in the affected bones, palpable hard mass in the long bones of the limbs, feeling tired or fatigued. Less common symptoms include: easily broken bones and/or weight loss

Treatments

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