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Cancer that has spread from another site in the body to the bone is the most common form of “bone cancer.”
This is a common occurrence in advanced cancers.
Disease spread can happen from any kind of cancer, but is most common with cancers of the:
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People with metastatic bone disease have pain with activities. This pain tends to get worse and affect sleep.
Some people can experience fractures.
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Radiation, in addition to surgery, is the standard treatment for metastatic bone disease.
Orthopaedic treatment of metastatic bone disease does not focus on a cure.
Instead, goals of orthopaedic treatment are to:
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