Bone Cancer Symptoms

• Bone pain
• Swelling and tenderness near the affected area
• Weakened bone which leads to fracture
• Fatigue
• Unexplained weight loss

Bone Cancer Causes

It is unclear what causes bone cancer, however, here are some risks that are associated:

• Inherited genetic syndromes – certain rare genetic syndromes that are passed through families such as Li-Fraumeni syndrome and hereditary retinoblastoma
• Paget’s disease of bone – most common in older adults
• Radiation therapy for cancer – exposure to large doses of radiation