Getting diagnosed with bone cancer
You usually start by seeing your GP. They will examine you and might refer you for tests or to a specialist. If the tests show that you have a cancer, you have more tests to find out how big it is and whether it has spread. This is called staging.
Seeing your GP when you have symptoms of bone cancer
There are some things you can do to get the most out of your GP appointment. Find out more.
Referral to a bone cancer specialist
Your GP should arrange for you to see a bone cancer specialist if you have symptoms that could be due to bone cancer. Find out more.
Screening for bone cancer
There is no national screening programme for primary bone cancer. But you may be able to have tests if you are at a high risk of developing it.
Tests for bone cancer
You usually have a number of tests to check for cancer that starts in the bones. This includes scans and having a sample of bone tissue taken (a biopsy).
