Also called: Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma is the most common bone cancer. It starts in bone cells that make new bone tissue. It usually forms at the end of long bones, such as the leg bones, but can form in any bone. It is most common in teenagers and in adults older than 65 years. Malignant fibrous histiocytoma of bone is a very rare bone cancer. It is treated like osteosarcoma.
Osteosarcoma and malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) of the bone treatment usually involves surgery to remove the tumor.
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Ewing sarcoma treatment usually begins with chemotherapy and/or radiation followed by surgery to remove any remaining cancer.
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Adult soft tissue sarcoma treatment depends on the tumor grade and location.
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A fact sheet about the diagnosis and treatment of cancers that develop in the bones.
Read the ArticleUAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.
Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Bone Cancer. Review each provider for availability.
Note that the treatment of Bone Cancer may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.
801 Cottage Drive
Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital
Little Rock, AR 72205
3900 W. Capitol Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72205
Orthopedic specialists work together as a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and treat bone cancer.
The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is Arkansas’ most comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility.
Soft tissue sarcoma is a broad term for cancers that start in soft tissues (muscle, tendons, fat, lymph and blood vessels, and nerves).
