What is giant cell tumor of the bone?

Giant cell tumors of the bone are usually non cancerous tumors that grow on the ends of long bones. They most commonly occur in the thigh bone and shinbone.

How do members experience giant cell tumor of the bone?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with giant cell tumor of the bone*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for giant cell tumor of the bone*

Who has giant cell tumor of the bone on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 2
30s 11
40s 10
50s 5
60s 9
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 11
Female 25