Bone cancer is one amongst the hazardous cancers in the world. Medically, it occurs when cells of a tissue undergo uncontrolled proliferation hence forming tumors on the bones. There are different types of bone cancer which include ewing’s sarcoma, multiple myeloma (MM), osteosarcoma and chondrosarcoma.
According to Steve Kim, MD, here are early signs of bone cancer that you should know.
Feeling tired or fatigued
Tiredness is associated with many maladies. It can be as a result of diabetes, glandular fevers, chronic fatigue syndrome and so on. Apart from these maladies, tiredness is associated with bone cancer, it is an warning sign of bone cancer.
Easily broken legs.
This is undoubtedly apparent sign of bone cancer that you should pay attention to. The source of broken legs can be from Traumatic incidents such as sporting injuries, vehicle accidents and falls and mainly bone cancer. Take early precautions.
Weight loss
Unexplained weight loss is associated with many maladies like bowel diseases, overactive thyroid, depression and so on. It is reported that weight loss is a warning sign of bone cancer that you should never ignore.
Pain and swelling in the affected bones
This is also an indication that bone cancer is developing in your body. Make an appointment of seeing a doctor before the situation gets out of hand.
Another sign include palpable hard mass in the long bones of the limbs.