Chondrosarcoma

Chondrosarcoma is a relatively slow-growing tumor, and the patients do not experience symptoms during the early stages of the disease. The symptoms of a chondrosarcoma, if present, depend upon the site and size of the tumor. The symptoms of chondrosarcoma include:

• Pressure of the tumor on the bone
• Persistent and progressively severe pain at the tumor site
• Swelling of the bone at the affected site
• Joint stiffness
• Unexplained weight loss
• Fatigue
• Bladder and bowel incontinence if the tumor is present in the pelvic region
• Limited movement and weakness in the joint or the limb
• Pain worsens at night and is usually relieved by taking anti-inflammatory medications
• Fever