3. Increased Likelihood of Fractures
Osteosarcoma is a type of cancer that directly affects the bone, and many of the symptoms that are related to osteosarcoma will end up degrading and affecting the bone as the cancer is allowed to progress through the body – and one of the symptoms that you might notice if you have been diagnosed already (or have been suffering from the condition without being aware of having it) is that you have an increased likelihood to fractures and breaks.
Because of the way that osteosarcoma is known to affect the bone, it makes bone much more fragile and soft than it’s supposed to be – and the consequence of this is a drastic decline in how much pressure the bone can handle.
This is an especially important symptom that points to underlying health conditions and always means that you should make an appointment with your doctor to find the cause of bones more likely to fracture.