What is osteosarcoma?

Osteosarcoma, also called osteogenic sarcoma, is a type of cancer that starts in the bones. It most commonly develops in larger bones in the area of bone with the fastest growth rate during adolescence. Another peak in incidence is among adults in their 60s and 70s.

How do members experience osteosarcoma?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with osteosarcoma*

*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 osteosarcoma*

Who has osteosarcoma on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 3
20s 3
30s 7
40s 11
50s 4
60s 6
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 13
Female 21