The difference between bone tumor and bone cancer

Bone tumors and bone cancer are inclusive, and malignant bone tumors are bone cancer. However, there are differences between bone cancer and benign bone tumors in terms of tumor type, causes, and treatment methods.

Differences between bone cancer and benign bone tumors:

1. Different tumor types: Bone cancer refers to a malignant tumor that grows in the bone. It is relatively invasive and metastatic, and causes relatively more damage to the human body. Benign bone tumors, on the other hand, grow slowly and are not easy to metastasize, so they cause relatively less harm to patients.

2. Different causes: The causes of benign bone tumors are mostly related to infection factors, abnormal hormone secretion, etc., while the causes of bone cancer are usually due to genetic factors, gene mutations, etc.

3. Different treatment methods: If benign bone tumors do not cause clinical discomfort to the patient, follow-up examinations with the doctor are sufficient. Even if discomfort occurs, clinical cure can be achieved through surgical resection. However, since bone cancer has the characteristics of recurrence and metastasis, in addition to surgical resection, the doctor should also cooperate with chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other methods to prevent recurrence or distant metastasis of the disease.

Notes on bone cancer and benign bone tumors:

Regardless of whether you are diagnosed with bone cancer or a benign bone tumor by a doctor, you should actively cooperate with the doctor to evaluate the progression of the disease and follow the doctor's instructions for standardized treatment to prevent the continued progression of the disease from causing damage to your health or threatening your life safety.