Bone cancer treatment in India

Bone cancer is one of the least common types of cancer. The long bones of the arms and the legs are the most commonly affected by this disease. Let's have a look at the types, causes, and risk factors of this cancer, before we go on to the symptoms and treatment. Types, causes, and risk factors of bone cancer There are mainly three types of bone cancer and they differ in terms of the types of cells the cancer begins in. Osteosarcoma - This begins in the bone cells and is mostly found in children and young adults. Chondrosarcoma - This begins in the cartilage cells and mostly affects older adults. Ewing's sarcoma - Although no one knows for sure where this type of bone cancer begins, it is generally believed that it may begin in the nerve tissue within the bone and mostly affects children and young adults. The causes of bone cancer are not clearly known, however, there are certain factors which increase an individual's risk of getting this type of bone cancer. Following are