Chondrosarcoma Causes Cartilage Cancer Pain
Chondrosarcoma is a type of cancer that forms in your cartilage cells. Cartilage is the smooth, flexible tissue that coats the end of bones.
Chondrosarcoma most commonly occurs in the femur, humerus, shoulder, ribs and pelvis cartilage. This cancer is primarily seen in over age 40 adults, and is not classified as a soft tissue sarcoma.
Chondrosarcoma’s most common symptom is dull pain generated from the cartilage cancer site. This pain is often felt for months, which may worsen during the night. Other symptoms may include:
- limping
- sharp pain
- inflammation
- movement limitations
- pain increase with activity
Taking an anti-inflammatory, like ibuprofen, may offer some relief for your cartilage cancer pain.
Treatment for chondrosarcoma involves surgery. In some cases,surgical extraction of your tumor might be enough. Otherwise, amputation may be necessary. The extent of removal all depends on the size and location of your cartilage cancer.
Chemotherapy and radiation are also used to treat extremely aggressive chrondosarcoma.
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