There are three pains in the early stage of bone cancer

Regarding the saying that bone cancer causes pain in three places in the early stages, in fact, there are no fixed three places for pain in the early stages of bone cancer. Instead, it varies depending on the specific location of the tumor and the severity of the disease. The possible pain sites in the early stages include pain in the long bones of the limbs, pain in the pelvis and spine, and pain in the shoulders and chest.

1. Pain in long bones of the limbs: The incidence of bone cancer in long bones of the limbs such as the thigh bone and upper arm bone is relatively high. Patients may feel pain in these parts in the early stages. This pain is usually persistent and may gradually worsen as the tumor grows.

2. Pelvic and spinal pain: The pelvis and spine are important structures that support the human body and are also common sites for bone cancer. When tumors occur in these areas, patients may feel pain in the back, buttocks, or waist, which may affect patients' daily activities such as standing, walking, and sitting.

3. Shoulder and chest pain: When the tumor invades the bones of the shoulder and chest, the patient may feel pain and discomfort in the shoulder, as well as chest pressure and difficulty breathing. These symptoms may gradually worsen as the tumor grows.

In addition to the three common pain sites mentioned above, bone cancer patients may also experience pain in other parts of the body, such as head and facial pain, and systemic pain. The pain is usually characterized by local pain, which is often persistent and gradually worsens, especially at night, affecting sleep. General painkillers may not be able to relieve the pain.

Patients are advised to go to the hospital for diagnosis and timely treatment through physical examination, X-ray, CT examination, pathological examination, etc. They should have a regular work and rest schedule, avoid staying up late, eat light food, and maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, which is conducive to physical recovery.