Hundreds of patients with bone tumors receive treatment at Mayo Clinic each year. Specialists at Mayo Clinic are dedicated to providing the most effective care possible, as well as advancing care through research. Mayo Clinic Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, one of about 40 in the United States. For more information about the treatment of bone tumors, click on the links below or contact Mayo Clinic for more information or an appointment.
Benign bone tumors do not spread to other areas in the body. Many benign tumors do not require treatment. Others can be very aggressive and destroy bone quickly.
Common benign bone tumors that require treatment include:
Common benign tumors that may require treatment include:
All malignant bone tumors require treatment. Early diagnosis and treatment of bone cancer increases the likelihood of survival.
When Shanna Decker was 7 years old, she was diagnosed with bone cancer. She received treatment at Mayo Clinic and today is a healthy, active young lady dedicated to touching the lives of others.
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