treatment - surgery

Surgery is a very important part of treating early stage bone sarcomas and soft tissue sarcomas. Your surgery will be carried out at the RNOH if the sarcoma affects your limbs or trunk. Before surgery your surgeon and your key worker will discuss the operation and possible side effects with you so that you know what to expect. Wherever possible, every effort is made to remove the tumour while preserving good function of the part of the body where the tumour has arisen. For bone sarcomas, this will often involve replacing bone with a metal prosthesis. After surgery you will need physiotherapy and rehabilitation, which may be at RNOH, or can be arranged at a physiotherapy department closer to your home.