Treatments for bone cancer

Your healthcare team will create a treatment plan just for you. The plan is based on your health and specific information about the cancer. What you want is also important when planning treatment. When deciding which treatments to offer for bone cancer, your healthcare team will consider:

  • the type of tumour
  • the stage of the cancer
  • the grade of the cancer
  • your age
  • your overall health
  • your lifestyle and what you prefer or want

A combination of treatments is used to treat bone cancer, including surgery, chemotherapy and sometimes radiation therapy.

The following information is about chondrosarcoma, osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma and chordoma. Talk to your healthcare team about treatment options for other cancerous bone tumours.

Treatments for chondrosarcoma

Chondrosarcoma is usually treated with surgery. Chemotherapy may also be used. Radiation therapy may be offered in some cases.

Treatments for osteosarcoma

Osteosarcoma can be treated with surgery, chemotherapy and sometimes radiation therapy.

Treatments for Ewing sarcoma

Ewing sarcoma can be treated with surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Treatments for chordoma

Chordoma can be treated with surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

Surgery for bone cancer

Surgery is a medical procedure to examine, remove or repair tissue. Bone cancer is often treated with surgery.

Chemotherapy for bone cancer

Chemotherapy uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. Bone cancer is often treated with chemotherapy.

Radiation therapy for bone cancer

Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays or particles to destroy cancer cells. Bone cancer is often treated with radiation therapy.

Follow-up after treatment for bone cancer

Follow-up is an important part of care for bone cancer. It often involves regular tests and visits with the healthcare team.

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