MINNEAPOLIS — The funny bone is anything but funny. So why does it hurt so bad when it gets hit? It turns out there's a "humerus" answer. WCCO spoke with Dr. L. Pearce McCarty III, who specializes in ...

Everybody knows that hitting your funny bone isn't funny, but did you know it's not a bone either? It's actually a long nerve that runs all the way from your neck down to your fingers, called the ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

RRMM is multiple myeloma that comes back after you’ve been cancer-free or stops reacting to treatment. Cancer cells form in the bone marrow, the spongy inner part of your bones. The cancer cells keep ...

Treatments such as pain relief medications and radiotherapy may help to manage bone cancer pain. They work by reducing inflammation and helping to stabilize weakened bones. Bone cancer pain can occur ...

Hyperparathyroidism can cause unusually high calcium levels in the blood. This can lead to back pain when there is damage to the kidneys or bones. It can also cause muscle pain. Share on Pinterest ...

The primary symptom of bone cancer is pain. It initially comes and goes and might be worse at night. As cancer progresses, the pain worsens and other symptoms develop, such as redness and swelling.

Bone cancer is more common in children and teens, but adults over 60 can also get it. People often mistake symptoms for growth spurts or arthritis. A doctor can do imaging tests and a bone biopsy to ...

Bone cancer in the leg, while relatively uncommon, presents with specific warning signs that warrant immediate medical attention. Understanding these symptoms enables individuals to seek prompt ...