Noticing symptoms
Cancers and other diseases can cause symptoms. These are changes in your body that you notice. One of the main symptoms of bone cancer is pain.
Symptoms can be caused by many illnesses, not just cancer, but it is always best to have them checked out by a GP.
What you need to know
Bone cancer symptoms
Bone cancer may not cause any symptoms in the early stages. Symptoms are more noticeable as the cancer grows and can include:
- pain in a bone or joint that is usually worse at night or during activity
- a lump or swelling over the bone
- trouble moving or using the affected arm or leg
- an unexplained broken bone
- weight loss
- feeling tired
- fever.
Most symptoms are not caused by cancer, but it is always best to let your doctor know about any symptoms you have. Cancers that are diagnosed early can be easier to treat.
Other resources we recommend
Use the following links to find out more about this topic.
What are the symptoms?
https://www.canteen.org.au/cancer-information/cancer-types/bone-tumours/osteosarcoma/
Next steps
What to do if you have symptoms
If you have symptoms that you are worried about, even if they seem minor, you should go to see a GP. Don't be embarrassed to bring up your concerns.
Remember, cancers that are found earlier can be easier to treat.