Bone cancer symptoms: Do you experience persistent bone pain? Doctors explain the early signs of bone cancer

Bone pain is a common complaint among many people as they age or after strenuous physical activity. Many people dismiss this pain as simply aging, arthritis, or an old injury. However, persistent bone pain can sometimes be an early sign of bone cancer.

According to ortho-oncologist Dr. Nikhil Tandon, people don't even think about bone cancer because it's a rare disease. Therefore, many patients ignore early symptoms, leading to a delay in diagnosis.

According to doctors, many patients don't seek medical help until the pain or swelling becomes severe and affects walking or daily activities. According to the Indian Cancer Society, approximately 4,000 new cases of bone cancer are diagnosed in India each year. Bone cancer accounts for approximately 5 percent of all cancer patients worldwide.

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