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This booklet explains what primary bone cancer is, its different types, its symptoms, how it is diagnosed and the different treatments and their side effects. It includes information on follow up, wellbeing, emotions and relationships, as well as advice on work and finances.
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Download eBook (.epub)Keywords: MAC11614_E11_N, Osteosarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, Chordoma, possible risk factors of bone cancer, bone injury, symptoms of bone cancer, reduced movement of a joint or limb, broken bone, core needle biopsy, diagnosing bone cancer, open or surgical biopsy, Immunohistochemistry testing, bone marrow sample, teenage cancer units, children's cancer centres, surgery to the arms and legs, surgery to the limbs, bone cancer in the pelvis, bone cancer in the jawbone, bone cancer in the spine or skull, reconstructive surgery, limb sparing surgery, amputation, physiotherapy, artificial limb, prosthesis, chemotherapy for bone sarcoma, targeted therapies, Mifamurtide (Mepact), radiotherapy for bone cancer, IMRT, VMAT, proton beam therapy, radiotherapy to the pelvis
This resource was last revised in August 2022.
