Metastatic Bone Cancer
Metastatic bone cancer is a secondary type developed from specific cancer from a different body part that has spread (metastasized) to the bones. It is a deteriorating condition that eats out the bone tissues and compromises cell growth. Most cancer types can spread to the bones, but breast cancer, lymphoma, and prostate cancer, in particular, have the highest potential to develop faster bone metastasis.
Some factors that may indicate bone metastasis include the following: sudden bone pain and development of stress fractures without significant physical trauma; urinary and bowel incontinence; and hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium found in the bloodstream that typically causes nausea and vomiting, constipation, and confusion).
Moreover, bone metastases commonly spread around the spine, pelvis, and thigh. They can be symptomatic of cancer or occur after cancer treatment procedures like chemotherapy. When this happens, it’s likely incurable. Some treatments may help reduce the pain but can’t undo or stop the spreading altogether. Metastatic bone cancer results in recurring sharp pains, weakening of arms and legs, and broken bones.
