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How is bone cancer diagnosed?

The first thing your doctor will do is to take a complete medical history. This will give your doctor clues as to your diagnosis. Some types of...

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What causes bone cancer?

Bone cancer is caused by a problem with the cells that make bone. More than 2,000 people are diagnosed in the United States each year with a bone...

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What resources are available for patients with bone cancer?

There are many resources available for patients with bone cancer. These include sources of information and emotional support. American Cancer Society...

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What are bone cancer symptoms and signs?

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...

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What is the treatment for bone cancer?

There are many different methods available for your doctor to treat bone cancer. The best treatment is based on the type of bone cancer, the location...

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What is primary bone cancer?

Primary bone sarcoma is a tumor that forms first in bone. It is less common than metastatic cancer. The cause of bone sarcoma is not certain, but...

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What makes Ewing's sarcoma a primary bone cancer?

Primary bone cancer is cancer that originates in bone cells. The other way cancer can occur in bones is after spreading there from another part of...

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What happens after treatment for bone cancer?

Regular follow-up is very important after treatment for bone cancer. The doctor will want to continue to check the patient closely for several years...

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What is bone cancer?

Cancer is a group of diseases. More than 100 different types of cancer are known. They all have one thing in common: cells become abnormal. These...

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How is bone cancer diagnosed?

To diagnose bone cancer, the doctor asks about the patient's personal and family medical history and does a complete physical exam. In addition to...

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What are symptoms of bone cancer?

Symptoms of bone cancer tend to develop slowly. They depend on the type, location, and size of the tumor.Pain is the most frequent symptom of bone...

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Will there be new treatments for bone cancer?

At this time, little is know about the causes of bone cancer. Doctors can seldom explain why one person gets this rare type of cancer and another...

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How is bone cancer treated?

A number of factors are considered to decide on the best treatment for bone cancer. Among these are the type, location, size, and extent of the...

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What are the symptoms of bone cancer?

Pain is the most common symptom of bone cancer. However, symptoms may vary depending on the location and size of the cancer. Tumors that occur in or...

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