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The most common symptom of bone sarcoma is bone pain. This can usually begin with tenderness in the affected bone which can gradually progress to a persistent ache or an ache that comes and goes and continues at night when resting. Other symptoms can include swelling and redness, or you may notice a lump on and around the affected bone. If the bone is near a joint, you may experience reduced movement for example find it difficult to walk and may walk with a limp.

A bone may be weakened and break (fracture) without warning or break after a minor injury.Ìý

Other less common symptoms can include a high temperature, unexplained weight loss or drenching night sweats.

Bone cancer is a rare cancer that begins in the bone. It is different from cancer that has spread (metastasised) to the bone from another part of the body.

Bone sarcoma most commonly presents with persistent bone pain. This pain:

• Is often worse at night
• Gradually becomes constant
• Does not improve with rest

Other possible symptoms include:

• Swelling or a lump over the affected area
• Tenderness or bone pain
• Difficulty moving (if the cancer is close to a joint)

See your GP if you are worried about any of these symptoms you may be experiencing.

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