Bone metastasis

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A condition that occurs when cancer cells spread from their original site to a bone.

Description

Bone metastasis is a condition that occurs when cancer cells spread from their original site to a bone. This is more common with breast and prostate cancer. The pelvis and spine are commonly affected.

Overview

Symptoms include bone pain, broken bones and urinary incontinence.

Symptoms

Treatments include medicines, radiation, surgery, and procedures that use heat or cold to kill cancer cells.

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