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Information by bone cancer type

Our aim is to help everyone understand more about primary bone cancer, what it is and the different types.

  • Osteosarcoma

    Osteosarcoma is the most common type of primary bone cancer in children and young adults

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  • Ewing sarcoma

    Ewing sarcoma is the second most common type of primary bone cancer found in young people.

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  • Chondrosarcoma

    Chondrosarcoma is the most common form of primary bone cancer diagnosed in adulthood

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  • Chordoma

    A chordoma is a very rare form of primary bone cancer, accounting for approximately 8%…

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  • Spindle Cell Sarcoma of the Bone

    Spindle cell sarcomas of the bone are often found in the arms, legs and pelvis in patients…

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  • Adamantinoma

    Adamantinoma is a rare form of primary bone cancer, commonly arising in the centre of…

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  • Angiosarcoma of the Bone

    Angiosarcoma of the bone is very rare and account for less than 1% of all primary bone…

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  • Giant Cell Tumour of the Bone

    Giant Cell Tumour of the Bone is a type of primary bone tumour. It is a rare tumour which…

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  • Ameloblastoma

    Ameloblastoma is a rare, non-cancerous but aggressive tumour arising in and around the…

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  • Secondary Bone Cancer

    Sometimes cancer cells from a tumour in another part of the body can spread to the bones…

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In this section Information

  • About primary bone cancer
  • Symptoms of Bone Cancer
  • Information by Bone Cancer Type
  • Long-term and Late Effects Resources
  • Amputation Resources
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  • Request Information Materials
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