{"id":43060,"date":"2024-10-06T10:22:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-06T02:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/?post_type=health-article&#038;p=43060"},"modified":"2025-08-07T13:36:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T05:36:29","slug":"cancer-in-your-bones-may-be-rare-but-it-affects-people-of-all-ages","status":"publish","type":"health-article","link":"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/health-articles\/cancer-in-your-bones-may-be-rare-but-it-affects-people-of-all-ages\/","title":{"rendered":"Cancer in your bones may be rare, but it affects people of all ages"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"43060\" class=\"elementor elementor-43060\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b69ec0e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b69ec0e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfcd9c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bfcd9c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Bones are the pillars of strength and stability for the soft tissues in our bodies, carrying us through every step and enabling every movement. Yet, what happens when this fundamental strength is compromised? Despite their resilience, bones can conceal a hidden vulnerability: bone cancer.<\/p><p>Although bone cancer is less common compared to other forms of cancer, its impact on individuals and their families can be just as devastating. This often-overlooked disease lurks in the shadows of more prevalent conditions, quietly eroding the very foundation of our physical stability.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de389c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"de389c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-column .elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--spacer-size)}.e-con{--container-widget-width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer{width:var(--container-widget-width,var(--spacer-size));--align-self:var(--container-widget-align-self,initial);--flex-shrink:0}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container{height:100%;width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer{height:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--container-widget-height,var(--spacer-size))}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty{position:relative;min-height:22px;min-width:22px}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;margin:auto;padding:0;width:22px;height:22px}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab30d99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ab30d99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic01\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The diverse nature of bone cancer <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5302424 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5302424\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are various classifications of bone cancer, each presenting unique characteristics in terms of aggressiveness and origin. \u201cBone cancer often spreads, or metastasizes, to other areas of the body. It metastasizes to the lungs through the bloodstream, occasionally spreading to nearby soft tissues in the process,\u201d says Visiting Consultant Orthopedic Oncology Surgeon from Columbia Asia Hospital \u2013 Bukit Rimau, Dr. Choong Chee Leong. \u00a0<\/p><p>Dr Choong adds that bone cancers can be categorized into primary and secondary types. Primary bone cancers originate in the bone itself, while secondary bone cancers, also known as metastatic bone cancers, occur when cancer from another part of the body spreads to the bones.<\/p><p>Within primary bone cancers, there exists a spectrum of aggressiveness. For instance, osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma are notably aggressive forms of primary bone cancer, often exhibiting rapid growth and metastasis potential. These cancers often manifest in younger individuals, primarily affecting the age group of 10 to 20 years old.<\/p><p>\u00a0\u201cThere are primary bone cancers that tend to be less aggressive, such as chordomas and chondrosarcomas. They typically progress at a slower rate and are less likely to metastasize compared to osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma,\u201d says Dr. Choong.<\/p><p>\u201cHowever, despite being comparatively less aggressive, they still require careful monitoring and appropriate medical intervention to manage effectively. They are also more prevalent in individuals above the age of 40.\u201d<\/p><p>Bone cancer can be caused by genetic factors, previous exposure to high doses of radiation from cancer treatments, rapid bone growth during adolescence, and certain chronic bone diseases like Paget\u2019s disease. In Malaysia, bone cancer is relatively rare, as it is worldwide. However, the most common type of primary bone cancer in Malaysia is osteosarcoma, followed by Ewing sarcoma and chondrosarcoma.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6528e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b6528e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5af2e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a5af2e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic02\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Recognizing the symptoms<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80bf872 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"80bf872\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ha-cancer-in-your-bones-img1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-43070\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ha-cancer-in-your-bones-img1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ha-cancer-in-your-bones-img1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ha-cancer-in-your-bones-img1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ha-cancer-in-your-bones-img1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dad761 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2dad761\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-573587f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"573587f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>According to Dr. Choong, some of the symptoms associated with bone cancer include:<\/p><p><strong>1. Subtle but persistent pain<\/strong><\/p><p>In the early stages, this pain is typically mild and intermittent, which means it comes and goes. It often feels like a dull ache or discomfort in the affected bone and can be easily dismissed as minor issues such as minor injuries, growing pains, or overuse. However, as the cancer progresses, the pain tends to become more consistent and severe, prompting further medical evaluation.<\/p><p><strong>2. Persistent joint swelling<\/strong><\/p><p>A distinctive sign of bone cancer is swelling around the affected joint(s) that does not diminish over time. Unlike typical joint inflammation or swelling from injury, this swelling persists and may gradually worsen as the cancer progresses.<\/p><p><strong>3. Unexpected fractures<\/strong><\/p><p>One of the most concerning symptoms of bone cancer is the occurrence of unexpected fractures or breaks in the affected bone(s). These fractures can happen without any significant trauma or injury, often occurring spontaneously or with minimal impact.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67b23e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"67b23e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe6c119 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fe6c119\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic03\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Harnessing hope through treatment<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-990dbe0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"990dbe0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ha-cancer-in-your-bones-img2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-43071\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ha-cancer-in-your-bones-img2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ha-cancer-in-your-bones-img2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ha-cancer-in-your-bones-img2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ha-cancer-in-your-bones-img2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-620c840 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"620c840\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2fa36b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a2fa36b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u201cDiagnosing bone cancer typically begins with clinical suspicion, prompting the use of imaging procedures such as X-rays and MRI scans. Then, it is followed by confirmation through histopathological examination,\u201d Dr. Choong shares. \u00a0<\/p><p>While there is no standard test to screen for bone cancer in people with average risk, most cases are found early because of symptoms like bone pain or swelling. For those at higher risk due to bone conditions or family history, doctors may suggest keeping a close eye on their health to catch any signs of bone cancer early.<\/p><p>Treatment options often entail a combination of chemotherapy administered before surgery, with further chemotherapy post-operation. Surgery remains fundamental in the treatment approach, playing a pivotal role in managing bone cancer effectively.<\/p><p>\u201cSurviving bone cancer is a significant achievement, but it often comes with its own set of long-term complications and side effects that survivors may face after treatment.<\/p><p>\u201cFor example, survivors of bone cancer may encounter weakened heart function as a consequence of chemotherapy&#8217;s side effects. The potent medications used in chemotherapy can impact cardiac health over the long term, necessitating careful monitoring and management,\u201d explains Dr. Choong.<\/p><p>Other than that, complications may arise from surgical procedures, including infections in reconstructive implants or fractures in the bones adjacent to the implants. These issues can pose ongoing difficulties for survivors even after the initial treatment phase has concluded.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-119747a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"119747a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d463ccc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d463ccc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic04\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Genetic factors and bone cancer<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c6489f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c6489f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Genetic predispositions play a significant role in the development of bone cancer. Several rare genetic syndromes are considered the potential contributors to the onset of this disease. Among these syndromes are:<\/p><ul><li>Li Fraumeni syndrome<\/li><li>Hereditary retinoblastoma<\/li><li>Rothmund-thomson syndrome<\/li><li>Multiple exostoses syndrome<\/li><li>Tuberous sclerosis<\/li><\/ul><p>Paget\u2019s disease, although not directly hereditary, is another condition associated with an increased risk of bone cancer. This chronic bone disorder disrupts the normal bone remodeling process, potentially creating an environment conducive to the development of cancerous growths. While not all cases of Paget\u2019s disease lead to bone cancer, its presence warrants careful monitoring and management to mitigate any associated risks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6d8e85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"c6d8e85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a559c8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a559c8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic05\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Prognostic for bone cancer survivors<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9182a7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9182a7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u201cThe general health and fitness level significantly impact patients\u2019 ability to withstand treatments and recover from surgery. Factors such as age, pre-existing medical conditions, and overall physical resilience are vital in determining prognosis,\u201d Dr. Choong explains.<\/p><p>In addition, the feasibility of safely resecting the affected bone(s) and completely removing the cancerous cells is crucial for prognosis. Successful surgical removal of the tumor significantly improves the chances of long-term survival and reduces the risk of recurrence.<\/p><p>\u201cThe effectiveness of chemotherapy in combating the cancer cells also influences prognosis. A favorable response to chemotherapy can aid in shrinking tumors, reducing the risk of metastasis, and improving overall survival rates,\u201d adds Dr. Choong. \u201cBut then, individual responses to chemotherapy can vary. Factors such as tumor type and genetic markers may impact treatment efficacy.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9ec47f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"c9ec47f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-471a063 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"471a063\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic06\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Minimizing bone cancer risk<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-148fd53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"148fd53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While there are no definitive studies pinpointing specific preventive measures for bone cancer, adopting certain lifestyle modifications can potentially lower the risk, particularly for younger individuals who are more prone to this condition. Here are some recommended strategies:<\/p><ol><li>Avoiding smoking and vaping<\/li><li>Maintaining a healthy weight<\/li><li>Regular exercise<\/li><li>Limiting alcohol consumption<\/li><li>Eating a healthy diet<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-053a28a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"053a28a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-807c612 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"807c612\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ha-cancer-in-your-bones-img3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-43072\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ha-cancer-in-your-bones-img3.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ha-cancer-in-your-bones-img3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ha-cancer-in-your-bones-img3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ha-cancer-in-your-bones-img3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afde425 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"afde425\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59ad42e elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"59ad42e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5089494 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5089494\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">This article first appeared in<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/lifestyle\/health\/2024\/10\/06\/cancer-in-your-bones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Star, 06 Oct 2024.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bones are the pillars of strength and stability for the soft tissues in our bodies, carrying us through every step and enabling every movement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":43043,"template":"","topic":[157,154],"language":[137],"class_list":["post-43060","health-article","type-health-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","topic-oncology","topic-orthopedics","language-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.0 - 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