10 Testicular Cancer Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #9: Bone Pain
Bone pain refers to pain that comes from a bone. It can be seen in many diseases and can seriously affect the quality of life for those affected by it. It is a type of deep somatic pain and is often described as a dull pain without accurate localization. In cancer, bone pain is one of the most serious forms of pain.
It is believed that bone pain in cancer occurs due to destruction of bone tissue. Metastatic cancer cells cause the mechanical dynamics of the bone matrix to become weaker. Tumor cells may also secrete growth factors that activate neural receptors which contribute to pain sensation.
Advertisement
