How do you know if you have cancer in your bones?

As a medical professional, I can provide you with some general information on how to identify if you might have bone cancer. It's important to note that only a qualified healthcare provider can accurately diagnose cancer. Here are some common signs and symptoms that may indicate the presence of a bone tumor: 1. Pain: Persistent and unexplained pain in the bones, which may worsen at night or with movement. 2. Swelling: A noticeable increase in the size of a limb or the area around a joint. 3. Fatigue: Feeling unusually tired or fatigued without a clear reason. 4. Bone fractures: Fractures that occur without a significant injury. 5. Unexplained weight loss: Losing weight without trying, which can be a sign of many serious illnesses, including cancer. 6. Fever: Prolonged or recurrent fevers without a known cause. 7. Anemia: A condition in which there aren't enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body's tissues. If you experience any of these symptoms, it's crucial to seek medical attention promptly. A healthcare provider may perform a physical examination, take a detailed medical history, and order diagnostic tests such as X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, or biopsies to determine the cause of the symptoms.

Or, the cause of a symptom may be a different medical condition that is not cancer. When a bone tumor grows, it presses on healthy bone tissue and can destroy it, which causes the following symptoms: Pain. The earliest symptoms of bone cancer are pain and swelling where the tumor is located.