Bone sarcomas are very rare cancers, accounting for approximately 0.2% of all malignant tumours.
They are most commonly diagnosed in children, teenagers and young adults. Bone sarcomas account for around 4% of all cancers in children up to the age of 14. Although much less common, they can also occur in older adults.
Types of bone sarcoma
The most common types of bone sarcoma include:
Bone sarcoma can develop in any bone in the body but are most frequently found in the long bones of the arms and legs, as well as the pelvis.
More information can be found on the NHS website
And Cancer Research UK
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