Bone metastasis

A condition that occurs when cancer cells spread from their original site to a bone.

Description

A condition that occurs when cancer cells spread from their original site to a bone.

Overview

Bone metastasis is a condition that occurs when cancer cells spread from their original site to a bone. This is more common with breast and prostate cancer. The pelvis and spine are commonly affected.

Symptoms

Symptoms include bone pain, broken bones and urinary incontinence.

Treatments

Treatments include medicines, radiation, surgery, and procedures that use heat or cold to kill cancer cells.