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Osteosarcoma is a cancerous (malignant) bone tumor that usually develops during the period of rapid growth that occurs in adolescence, as a teenager matures into an adult. |
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Symptoms
Bone fracture (may occur after what seems like a routine movement; Bone pain; Limitation of motion; Limping (if the t...
Causes
Osteosarcoma is the most common cancerous (malignant) bone tumor in youth. The average age at diagnosis is 15. Boys a...
Tests
Blood tests; Bone scan to see if the cancer has spread to other bones; CT scan of the chest to see if the cancer has ...
Treatments
Treatment usually starts after a biopsy of the tumor. Before a major surgery to remove the tumor, chemotherapy is usu...
Alternative Therapies
Association of Cancer Online Resources - www.acor.org Cure Search (formerly the National Childhood Cancer Foundation)...
Complications
Effects of chemotherapy (vary for each person and depend on the type of chemotherapy given; Limb removal; Lung metast...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have bone pain, tenderness, or swelling.
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