Bone Cancer Health Center

Symptoms of bone cancer may not present until late in diagnosis, but frequent signs are bone pain without provocation (sometimes excruciating), sudden fractures from slight injury, and a mass or swelling over the affected area that can be felt through the skin. 

Pain is the most common symptom of bone cancer, but not all bone cancers cause pain . Persistent or unusual pain or swelling in or near a bone can be caused by cancer or by other conditions. It is important to see a doctor to determine the cause. Other symptoms may vary depending on the location and size of the cancer. 

Tumors that occur in or near joints may cause swelling or tenderness in the affected area. Bone cancer can also interfere with normal movements and can weaken the bones, occasionally leading to a fracture. Other symptoms may include fatigue, fever, weight loss, and anemia. None of these symptoms is a sure sign of cancer. They may also be caused by other, less serious conditions. It is important to check with a doctor.