General information What is cancer?
Cancer is a disease of our cells. Sometimes cells go wrong and become abnormal. They keep dividing to make more abnormal cells which form a lump or tumour.
Primary bone cancer
Find out how primary bone cancer is diagnosed, treated and how it might affect your life.
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Zahida from our support line talks about how giving us a call can help.
Zahida from our support line talks about how giving us a call can help.
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Understanding bone cancer
and what it is
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Diagnosing
symptoms, causes and risk factors of primary bone cancer
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Organising
the practical, work and financial side
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Treating
primary bone cancer and what to expect
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Coping
with and after treatment for primary bone cancer
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Resources
and publications to order, download and print
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Teens and young adults
This section is specifically for teenagers and young adults with bone cancer.
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Understanding secondary bone cancer
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Order or download our free booklet about secondary bone cancer. It covers symptoms, diagnosis, possible treatments, and practical issues.
How are you?
Related
Worrying about cancer can have a big impact on your feelings. Read our advice to help you cope with your emotions.
Why choose us as your charity
Get involved
If you're deciding which charity to support with your fundraising, talk to us. We want to be there for everyone affected by cancer, and we need your help.
In your area
Local area
What's happening near you? Find out about support groups, where to get information and how to get involved with Macmillan where you are.
Latest from the Online Community
Blog post
My cancer is not a battle – it’s more like a rubbish job
Read about Lucy's experience of bone cancer. For Lucy, cancer is a “rubbish job” that just has to get done but having a support network has made it easier.
Featured group
Bone cancer
A place for people affected by primary bone cancer (including osteosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma and chondrosarcoma) to support one another, ask questions, and share their experiences.
Latest posts in Bone cancer
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Bone cancer of the right femur?
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I have suffered with MDS for past 9 years and doing reasonably well with blood checks monthly - platelets go up and down but...
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