What Increases The Risk Of Chondrosarcoma?
Chondrosarcoma is a cancer of the bones that develops when a mutation in the cartilage producing cells causes them to reproduce rapidly and not die off when they should. Cartilage is the flexible, tough substance that provides cushioning to the bones and joints. Chondrosarcoma most commonly occurs in the shoulder, pelvis, and hip. Unlike other forms of cancer, chondrosarcomas do not make an individual feel systemically ill. Symptoms of this form of cancer usually only occur in the area where the tumor is present, and include a large growth or lump on the bone, difficulty urinating if the tumor is in the pelvis, swelling, stiffness, tenderness, and a feeling of pressure in the area where the tumor is located. Although it is slow-growing cancer in most cases, it is important to understand who is at a higher risk of developing chondrosarcoma.