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Bone cancer (Osteosarcoma)

2018-03-21 07:31:30
Doctor suggested to cut his leg, please see attached photo and please advise. as his only 16 year old.
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The recommended treatment is upfront chemotherapy followed by assessment of response and then to decide about surgery and type of surgery followed by radiation.

Answered2018-03-28 22:02:07

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Standard treatment includes 2-3 cycles of chemotherapy first,  followed by response assessment by scans again.  Depending on those results decision can be made of removing the leg or if it's can be saved. 

Answered2018-03-24 15:45:18

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He will require chemotherapy followed by local treatment in terms of surgery +/- radiation therapy. Limb can be saved depending upon response to therapy..

Answered2018-03-21 15:37:28

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