Bone Cancer

What is Bone Cancer?

Bone cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the bones. It can affect any bone in the body, but it most commonly occurs in the long bones like the arms and legs. Bone cancer can be primary, meaning it starts in the bone tissue itself, or secondary, meaning it spreads to the bones from another part of the body (metastatic cancer).

Types of Bone Cancer:

• • Osteosarcoma: The most common type, often found in the arms or legs of young people.

  • Ewing Sarcoma: Primarily affects the bones of the pelvis, arms, and legs, commonly seen in adolescents and young adults.

  • Chondrosarcoma: Develops in the cartilage cells and is more common in older adults.

Symptoms:

• • Persistent bone pain that may worsen at night.

  • Swelling and tenderness near the affected area.

  • Fractures or breaks that occur without significant trauma.

  • Fatigue, weight loss, and general weakness.

Diagnosis:

• • X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, and PET scans to visualize the affected bone.

  • Biopsy to confirm the presence of cancerous cells.

Treatment:

• • Surgery: To remove the cancerous tumor and surrounding tissue.

  • Chemotherapy: To kill cancer cells or shrink tumors before surgery.

  • Radiation therapy: To target and destroy cancer cells.

  • Targeted therapy and immunotherapy: For specific types of bone cancer.

What are the top 5 Cancer hospitals in India?

• Manipal Hospitals

• Max Hospital

• Apollo Hospital

• BLK Hospital

• Artemis Hospital