Osteosarcoma

Overview

Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer that begins in the cells that form your bones. Osteosarcoma is most often found in the long bones in your arms and legs, though it can occur in any bone.

Osteosarcoma tends to occur in children and young adults, but it can also occur in older adults. Osteosarcoma treatment often involves surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Read more about bone cancer.

Why choose Mayo Clinic for osteosarcoma

• Teamwork. At Mayo Clinic, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pediatric oncologists, orthopedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, pathologists, and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists work as a multidisciplinary team to treat osteosarcoma. Other professionals are included as needed.
• Experience. Osteosarcoma is an uncommon type of cancer. Mayo Clinic doctors have experience diagnosing and treating many cases of osteosarcoma.
• A full range of treatment options to consider. Mayo Clinic doctors will work with you to review all of your treatment options and choose the treatment that best suits your needs and goals. The range of treatments offered to people with osteosarcoma includes chemotherapy, radiation and many types of surgical procedures, such as limb-sparing surgery, rotationplasty, bone grafts and prosthetic implants.
• Comprehensive cancer center. Mayo Clinic Cancer Center meets strict standards for a National Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer center, which recognizes scientific excellence and a multidisciplinary approach to cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., and Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz., are ranked high performing for cancer by U.S. News & World Report.

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