Bone Cancer

This year, an estimated 3,970 people of all ages (2,270 males and 1,700 females) in the United States will be diagnosed with primary bone cancer.

It is estimated that 2,050 deaths (1,100 males and 950 women and girls) from this disease will occur this year.

Osteosarcoma is the most common type of primary bone cancer overall, followed by chondrosarcoma and Ewing tumors (Ewing sarcomas). But this varies by age group. In adults, the most common primary bone cancer is chondrosarcoma. This is followed by osteosarcomas, chordomas, and Ewing tumors. Other types of bone cancer are much less common. In children and teens, osteosarcoma and Ewing tumors are much more common than chondrosarcoma or other types of bone cancers.

The 5-year survival rate tells you what percent of people live at least 5 years after the cancer is found. Percent means how many out of 100. The 5-year survival rate for adults and children with bone cancer is 66.8%.

Source of the following information: www.cancer.net