Osteosarcoma

Learn about the definition for this nursing term.

The most common bone cancer in children, usually located in the metaphysis of the long bones. Most tumors are in the femur. Symptoms during the early stages are often attributed to growing pains or an injury. Peak age is 10-25 years.

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