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In 2008, about 2,380 new cases of cancer of the bones and
joints will be diagnosed, and about 1,470 deaths from these cancers are
expected. Primary cancers of bones account for less than 0.2% of all
cancers.
Osteosarcoma and chondrosarcoma are the 2 most common primary
bone cancers (each one is about 35% of cases), These are followed by
Ewing tumor (10%), chordoma (5%), and malignant fibrous
histiocytoma/fibrosarcoma (2%). Several rare types of cancers account
for the remainder of cases.
The prognosis (outlook) for people with primary bone cancer
varies greatly, depending on the specific type of cancer and how far it
has spread. If you have questions about your personal chances of cure
of bone cancer or how long you might survive such a cancer, talk with
your cancer care team.
Last Revised: 07/02/2008
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