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Osteosarcoma, also called osteogenic sarcoma, is a type of cancer that starts in the bones. It most commonly develops in larger bones in the area of bone with the fastest growth rate during adolescence. Another peak in incidence is among adults in their 60s and 70s.
How do members experience osteosarcoma?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with osteosarcoma*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Osteosarcoma, also called osteogenic sarcoma, is a type of cancer that starts in the bones. It most commonly develops in larger bones in the area of bone with the fastest growth rate during adolescence. Another peak in incidence is among adults in their 60s and 70s.
Common symptoms reported by people with osteosarcoma
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for osteosarcoma
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Compare treatments taken by people with osteosarcoma
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have osteosarcoma through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with osteosarcoma? Members in the forum might have the answers.