Bone cancer on the skull is a rare condition. It refers to a group of cancers, with the most common being chordoma. Chordomas develop in the spine’s bones or at the base of the skull. They usually ...

Osteoarthritis develops when the cartilage that covers the ends of your bones breaks down. This causes the ends of the bones to rub against each other, leading to symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and ...

Bone sarcomas are rare diseases in which cancerous cells form in the bone. These types of cancers are seen most often in children and young adults. Here are some of the bone sarcomas we diagnose and ...

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Bone cancer is more common in children and teens, but adults over 60 can also get it. People often mistake symptoms for growth spurts or arthritis. A doctor can do imaging tests and a bone biopsy to ...