what are the symptoms of bone cancer?
Sunday, February 21st, 2010 at
3:41 pm
april asked:
i have been having pains between my armpit &elbow for almost a year now w/o any lump or swelling in that area.i feel the pain everytime i press and i can feel it’s the bone that’s hurting.i also feel the same on other parts of my body,but the the said area hurts most.
i have been having pains between my armpit &elbow for almost a year now w/o any lump or swelling in that area.i feel the pain everytime i press and i can feel it’s the bone that’s hurting.i also feel the same on other parts of my body,but the the said area hurts most.
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dont quote me but im pretty sure….nose bleeds bruising easily feeling sick and weak
doubt its bone cancer…check with a doc to be safe
If you’ve had it for almost a yaer, I doubt it’s bone cancer. Go to the doctor and get it checnked out.
But you asked for bone cancer symptoms, so I’ll give them to you.
What are the symptoms of bone cancer?
Pain is the most common bone cancer symptom. Although bone cancer can arise in any of your bones, it most frequently occurs in the long bones of your arms and legs.
Other possible symptoms and signs of bone cancer include:
Weakened bones, sometimes leading to fractures
Joint swelling and tenderness (for tumors in or near joints)
Fatigue
Fever
Unintended weight loss
Anemia
The most common symptom of bone tumors is pain. In most cases, the symptoms become gradually more severe with time. Initially, the pain may only be present either at night or with activity. Depending on the growth of the tumor, those affected may have symptoms for weeks, months, or years before seeking medical advice. In some cases, a mass or lump may be felt either on the bone or in the tissues surrounding the bone. This is most common with MFH or fibrosarcoma but can occur with other bone tumors. The bones can become weakened by the tumor and lead to a fracture after little or no trauma or just from standing on the affected bone. Fever, chills, night sweats, and weight loss can occur but are less common. These symptoms are more common after spread of the tumor to other tissues in the body.
My mom had metastatic ****** cancer in her right hip bone, and I honestly think it came back but she won’t tell anyone.
Anyways, she had horrible arthritic-like pain for months. It started right before Thanksgiving 2006 and she was finally diagnosed in February 2007. The chemo and radiation seemed to get “rid” of it for the time being.
The only way to be sure is to go to the doctor. Self-disgnosing can be dangerous and stressful, not to mention scary. I’ve spend sleepless nights online for myself and my mother and it’s not fun.