Pain in the bones:
Pain is one of the most common signs of early bone cancer, and a person may feel pain when pressing on the affected bone (Bone Tenderness), and the intensity of the pain may range from severe or mild pain, and this pain may be continuous or appear and go away, and the pain often worsens at night or while taking a break.
At first, the pain is not constant and may increase at night and intensify when moving. For example, there may be pain in the leg when walking, and when cancer grows, the pain becomes continuous and increases with activities. It may lead to lameness when walking, and it may involve the bones in the following areas:
- The back
- The pelvis.
- Arms and legs.
- Ribs.
Although most of the body’s bones are affected by cancer, it usually develops regularly within the long bones. such as the legs and upper arms, and the intensity of the pain is noted with the growth of the cancerous tumor inside the affected bones, and at times the patient may ignore the pain because he believes that it is pain caused by bone growth in children and adolescents, or he may think that it is a sign of arthritis in the case of an adult.
It should be noted that bone pain may be caused by diseases other than bone cancer, such as injuries or arthritis. However, if these problems persist for a long time without knowing the cause, you should see a doctor.