Learn About Bone Tumor

What is the definition of Bone Tumor?

A bone tumor is an abnormal growth of cells within a bone. A bone tumor may be cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign).

What are the alternative names for Bone Tumor?

Tumor - bone; Bone cancer; Primary bone tumor; Secondary bone tumor; Bone tumor - benign

What are the causes of Bone Tumor?

The cause of bone tumors is unknown. They often occur in areas of the bone that grow rapidly. Possible causes include:

  • Genetic defects passed down through families
  • Radiation
  • Injury

In most cases, no specific cause is found.

Osteochondromas are the most common noncancerous (benign) bone tumors. They occur most often in young people between the ages of 10 and 20.

Cancers that start in the bones are called primary bone tumors. Bone cancers that start in another part of the body (such as the breast, lungs, or colon) are called secondary or metastatic bone tumors. They behave very differently from primary bone tumors.

Cancerous primary bone tumors include:

  • Chondrosarcoma
  • Ewing sarcoma
  • Fibrosarcoma
  • Osteosarcoma

Cancers that most often spread to the bone are cancers of the:

  • Breast
  • Kidney
  • Lung
  • Prostate
  • Thyroid

These forms of cancer usually affect older people.

Bone cancer is more common in people who have a family history of cancers.

What are the symptoms of Bone Tumor?

Symptoms of a bone tumor may include any of the following:

  • Bone fracture, especially from slight injury (trauma)
  • Bone pain, may be worse at night
  • Occasionally a mass and swelling can be felt at the tumor site

Some benign tumors have no symptoms.

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What are the current treatments for Bone Tumor?

Some benign bone tumors go away on their own and do not need treatment. Your provider will closely monitor you. You will likely need regular imaging tests, such as x-rays, to see if the tumor shrinks or grows.

Surgery may be needed to remove the tumor in some cases.

Treatment for cancerous bone tumors that have spread from other parts of the body depends on where the cancer started. Radiation therapy may be given to prevent fractures or to relieve pain. Chemotherapy may be used to prevent fractures or the need for surgery or radiation.

Tumors that start in the bone are rare. After biopsy, a combination of chemotherapy and surgery is usually necessary. Radiation therapy may be needed before or after surgery.

Who are the top Bone Tumor Local Doctors?
Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

The Emory Clinic Inc

1365 Clifton Rd Ne, 
Atlanta, GA 
 4.9 mi
Offers Telehealth

William Read is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Read and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bone Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Liposarcoma, Mesenchymoma, and Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.

Orthopedics | Surgical Oncology
Orthopedics | Surgical Oncology

The Emory Clinic Inc

1365 Clifton Rd Ne, 
Atlanta, GA 
 4.9 mi
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Shervin Oskouei is an Orthopedics specialist and a Surgical Oncologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Oskouei and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bone Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Oskouei is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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59 Executive Park South Ne, Suite 2091, 
Atlanta, GA 
 6.0 mi

David Monson is an Orthopedics provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Monson and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bone Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

What are the support groups for Bone Tumor?

You can ease the stress of illness by joining a cancer support group. Sharing with others who have common experiences and problems can help you not feel alone.

What is the outlook (prognosis) for Bone Tumor?

How well you do depends on the type of bone tumor.

The outcome is usually good in people with noncancerous (benign) tumors. But some benign bone tumors can turn into cancer.

People with cancerous bone tumors that have not spread may be cured. The cure rate depends on the type of cancer, location, size, and other factors. Talk to your provider about your particular cancer.

What are the possible complications of Bone Tumor?

Problems that may result from the tumor or treatment include:

  • Pain
  • Reduced function, depending on the tumor
  • Side effects of chemotherapy
  • Spread of the cancer to other nearby tissues (metastasis)
When should I contact a medical professional for Bone Tumor?

Contact your provider if you have symptoms of a bone tumor.

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What are the latest Bone Tumor Clinical Trials?
Prospective Evaluation of Genetic and Epigenetic Alterations in Patients With Thoracic Malignancies

Background: * Chromatin is is the structural building block of a chromosome. It is found inside the nucleus of the cell and consists of a complex of DNA and protein. * Cancers of the lung, pleura (lung lining) and esophagus show profound changes in chromatin structure that may affect the course of disease in patients. * A better understanding of these diseases and the genetic changes associated with them may ...

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A Phase 1/2 Prospective, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Multi-center Clinical Trial to Determine the Safety and Efficacy of Denosumab in Improving Beta Cell Function and Glycemic Control Among Patients With Type 1 Diabetes

Summary: Type 1 diabetes (T1D) arises from abnormal immune cell-mediated injury to beta cells that make insulin. The injured beta cells can then no longer make the needed amount of insulin to stay healthy. However, in the early stages of T1D, some beta cells are still alive and functioning. Treatment to protect the beta cells against injury at this time could slow the progress of disease. Denosumab is an a...

Who are the sources who wrote this article ?

Published Date: March 31, 2024
Published By: Todd Gersten, MD, Hematology/Oncology, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Wellington, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. Editorial update 08/29/2024.

What are the references for this article ?

Heck RK, Toy PC. Malignant tumors of bone. In: Azar FM, Beaty JH, eds. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. 14th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 27.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network website. NCCN clinical practice guidelines in oncology (NCCN guidelines): Bone cancer. Version 1.2025. www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/pdf/bone.pdf. Updated August 20, 2024. Accessed August 29, 2024.

Toy PC, Heck RK. Benign bone tumors and nonneoplastic conditions simulating bone tumors. In: Azar FM, Beaty JH, eds. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. 14th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 25.