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Why is bone cancer so common in young children?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

It isn't.: Bone and joint cancers only represent 0.2% of all new cancers diagnosed in the US. 28% of cases occur in patients under 20, most commonly in teenagers, not young children.

Dr Keith agreed

Answered 10/13/2015

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