Osteosarcoma, 'the children and teens' cancer'

Osteosarcoma is the most common bone cancer among children and teenagers (Shutterstock)

There are a few things to note about osteosarcoma, the most common bone cancer among children and teenagers.

1. The cancer is thought to be linked to rapid bone growth because it tends to occur when children are going through a growth spurt. It tends to occur more in boys than girls.