Bone cancer,coloured X-ray. Patient's hands affected by chondrosarcoma,a cancerous growth of cartilage,some seen at centre left (pink). It is more usually found within or on the surface of the larger bones. Occurring in middle age or as a development of a begin tumour,it causes pain and swelling. Chondrosarcoma develops slowly before spreading,so it is often detected early during development. Treatment involves amputation of the affected bone,which results in a permanent cure | |
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