bone, joint, and muscle disorders
Overview of Bone Tumors
Symptoms of Bone Tumors
A person may sometimes have a painless lump, which may eventually become painful, but often the first symptom of a bone tumor is bone pain. The pain can be severe. Pain may occur when bearing weight or when at rest (particularly at night) and tends to progressively worsen. Sometimes a tumor, especially if it is cancerous, gradually weakens a bone. The weakness makes it much easier for the bone to break (fracture) while doing routine activities (this type of fracture is called a pathologic fracture). 