Skeletal System Cancer
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Skeletal system cancer, also known as bone cancer, refers to malignant tumors that originate in the bones, including both primary bone cancers like osteosarcoma and secondary cancers that have metastasized from other body parts. These cancers can cause severe pain, fractures, and impaired mobility, necessitating comprehensive treatment and management.
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