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Jan 24, 2007, 01:58 AM
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? can that actually happen? or would they have to have a prostesis after having a bone graft or the affected limb amputated? all the photos (and the person that i've talked to who has bone cancer) look fine, and they still have all of their limbs.
btw, is limb sparing surgery difficult? thank you |
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Jan 24, 2007, 11:04 AM
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Maybe this will help?
What are the treatment options for bone cancer? Treatment options depend on the type, size, location, and stage of the cancer, as well as the person’s age and general health. Surgery is often the primary treatment. Although amputation of a limb is sometimes necessary, pre- or post-operative chemotherapy has made limb-sparing surgery possible in many cases. When appropriate, surgeons avoid amputation by removing only the cancerous section of the bone and replacing it with an artificial device called a prosthesis. Chemotherapy and radiation may also be used alone or in combination. Read more HERE |
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