What is giant cell tumor of the bone?
Giant cell tumors of the bone are usually non cancerous tumors that grow on the ends of long bones. They most commonly occur in the thigh bone and shinbone.
How do members experience giant cell tumor of the bone?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with giant cell tumor of the bone*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for giant cell tumor of the bone*
Who has giant cell tumor of the bone on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 9 | |
| 40s | 10 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 10 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 12 | |
| Female | 24 |
