Bone tumor

Updated: 2024-05-11

Description

A growth of cells that starts in a bone. Bone tumors may be cancer or not cancer.

Overview

Causes of bone tumors include inherited conditions, radiation therapy, and a bone cancer or cancer that has spread from other parts of the body.

Symptoms

A bone tumor may cause tenderness and swelling near the affected area.

Treatment

Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.