Types of bone cancer Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What are the majority of bone cancers?
A
Malignant and maily occur as secondary tumors from other cancers
2
Q
Benighn tumor that devlops adjacent to growth plates
Occurs most often between 10-20 years of age
A
Osteochondroma
3
Q
Malignant, aggressive tumor that begins in the bone cells, usually in the femur, tibia, or fibula
Occurs most often in children and young adults
A
Osteosarcoma
4
Q
Malignant, aggressive tumor that begins in the cartilage cells that are commonly found on the ends of bones
A
Chondrosarcoma
5
Q
Most frequently affects older adults
A
Chondrosarcoma
6
Q
Malignant, aggressive tumor in which the origin is unknown
A
Ewing sarcoma
7
Q
May begin in nerve tissue within the bone occurs most frequently in children and young adults
A
Ewing sarcoma
