Easier Breaks and Fractures
The vast majority of bone tumors, whether they are cancerous or benign, form in the longer bones of the legs, arms and pelvis. This condition weakens the affected bones and the tumors make it easier for your bones to fracture. Some people with bone cancer will have a significant limp or there may be sudden severe pain in bones that were minorly sore. This sudden pain is a hallmark of bone cancer. While the fracture can occur anywhere in the bone, this most often happens right near the tumor as this tends to be the weakest part.
Lower Back Pain
This is a common symptom if the bone cancer happens in your pelvis. This may lead to sciatica and lower back pain. The problem is that lower back pain is a common condition, so this may delay doctors from checking for bone cancer. Most individuals with this condition are over 45 years old and the pain lasts longer than one month. This symptom often has a sudden onset, occurs at night and gets worse despite changing your position or resting. Pain medications might dull the sensation, but this is only temporary relief.