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Bone Sarcomas: A Critical Type of Cancer in Children

Bone Sarcomas: A Critical Type of Cancer in Children

Diseases
Bone sarcomas have an important place among childhood cancers. It is a rare but serious type of cancer that usually occurs in the bones. This type of cancer tends to occur in teenagers and children. It is a disease where early diagnosis and effective treatment are vital. Bone Sarcomas and Symptoms They are malignant tumors that usually occur in bones, especially in the limbs. Symptoms include constant bone pain, swelling, bone tenderness, easy fractures, and sometimes a rash on the skin. These symptoms are often confused with normal growing pains or sports injuries in growing children. Diagnosis and Treatment Process Bone sarcomas are usually diagnosed with imaging tests such as x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and computed tomography (CT). Additionally, a biopsy may ...