India, July 29 -- Bone cancer is rare in children and young adults, but it is important to be aware of the early warning signs nevertheless. In an interaction with HT Lifestyle, oncologist Dr Tejinder Kataria revealed that the most common types of the condition are osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma, which tend to occur in growing bones around the knees, arms, hips, and shoulders.

According to Dr Kataria, early diagnosis can significantly improve treatment outcomes, so parents should never ignore persistent symptoms. The three symptoms that he shared are presented as follows.

Bone pain that does not go away is the most common symptom of bone cancer in youngsters, warned Dr Kataria.

"It may begin as mild discomfort, often confused with a sp...