Chronic Fatigue
Another symptom associated with bone cancers would be chronic fatigue. As we have already mentioned in prior points, cancer causes the body to expend massive amounts of energy, due to homeostatic imbalances and the immense energy requirements of cancer cells. However, with bone cancer, chronic fatigue is all the more apparent.
Bones have a number of functions, including supporting the body, protecting the organs, and even supplying the body with red blood cells from the bone marrow. Malignant tumors in the bones will cause problems in the bone marrow, sometimes disrupting the production of red blood cells, particularly if the tumor is affecting long bones, like the femur, or larger bones, like the pelvis. In the event the body isn’t producing enough RBCs, the body develops a condition called anemia.
Anemia causes chronic fatigue because the body either doesn’t have enough iron or enough RBCs to transport oxygen to the organs and muscles. Cells will become lethargic and move more sluggishly.
Additionally, cancer cells release a substance known as tumor necrosis factor, causing people to feel exhausted. Other toxic substances inhibit cells from producing required chemicals like potassium and calcium, two essential nutrients for strong bones and properly functioning heart and muscles.
