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Bone cancer (osteosarcoma)

2018-03-21 07:23:24
My cousin who is 16 year old boy have "bone cancer (Osteosarcoma) and sumaiya hospital doctors suggested to cut his leg (amputation). would be great if u could suggest something to save his leg.
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It depends upon the exact stage and spread of disease... Osteosarcoma requires chemotherapy to shrink the disease followed by surgery and more chemo... Can save limb if  response is good..

Answered2018-03-31 16:06:45

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It's treated with chemotherapy 2-3 cycles first, followed by repeat scan and assessment if leg can be saved. Please consult specific orthopedic oncosurgeon for osteosarcoma

Answered2018-03-24 15:47:07

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Osteosarcoma needs combined modality treatment...limb sparing can be attempted by giving upfront chemotherapy and assessing response. Please see an oncologist who practises joint clinics as it needs multidisciplinary management.

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Please see a specialised orthopaedic oncologist or a surgical oncologist. There are options to save the leg. But your treating doctor has to be trained in limb salvage surgery

Answered2018-03-21 07:25:33

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