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Doctordle #156
Persistent bone pain with a destructive mass
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-09-03. It presents "Persistent bone pain with a destructive mass" as a Medium Cancer puzzle. The final answer is Bone Cancer.
Answer
Bone Cancer
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Six clues
Clue 1
A teenager has persistent pain near the knee that worsens at night.
Clue 2
Swelling develops over the painful area in this fictional case.
Clue 3
Imaging shows a destructive mass arising from bone.
Clue 4
The clue points to a primary tumor rather than a simple sports injury.
Clue 5
Osteosarcoma is one example.
Clue 6
The answer is the broad category of cancer beginning in bone.
Plain-language explanation
Primary bone cancer begins in bone tissue and is uncommon. Persistent localized bone pain, swelling, or a mass can be educational clues; osteosarcoma is one type.
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