What are the harmful manifestations of bone cancer

Bone tumors are tumors that occur in bones or their appendages. They can be benign or malignant. Malignant bone tumors, commonly known as "bone cancer," develop rapidly, have a poor prognosis, and a high mortality rate. Malignant bone tumors are divided into primary and secondary. Malignant tumors in other tissues or organs in the body are transmitted through the blood circulation. So what are the harmful manifestations of bone cancer?

Bone and joint pain, bone masses and movement disorders are considered to be the three main symptoms of bone tumors, especially bone cancer. However, many bone tumors do not have typical clinical symptoms in the early stage, so early detection is difficult. In order to detect bone tumors early, special attention should be paid to the following situations and further examinations should be performed: ① Pain is an important symptom of malignant bone tumors. The disease starts intermittently and then develops into continuous pain. It is more obvious at night. The pain worsens in the late stage, affecting work and rest. ② Adolescent patients feel that the limb pain is consistent with the location of swelling (or mass), which is fixed and continuous, especially at night, and gradually worsens, so they should be highly vigilant. ③ When the pain and swelling of the limbs are not caused by trauma, inflammation, or cold, they must not be taken lightly and further examinations should be performed immediately. ④ When the original benign mass on the bone suddenly increases and is accompanied by pain, it indicates that there may be a trend of malignant lesions. ⑤ When middle-aged and elderly people have unexplained limb pain, back pain, and a tendency to progressively worsen, they should be alert to the possibility of metastatic bone tumors. Hematological examinations can be performed for further diagnosis. X-rays are an indispensable diagnostic tool for bone tumors. High-quality, clear X-rays and magnetic resonance imaging are of great value. A puncture biopsy can be performed when the diagnosis is suspected. Remember not to perform an incisional biopsy, otherwise limb-saving surgery cannot be performed.