Tumours of bone and muscle are rare and demand a multidisciplinary team. Orthopaedic oncologists, medical oncologists, radiologists, pathologists and rehabilitation specialists plan treatment together.
These specialists plan treatment together:
Plan treatment together with the team.
Plan treatment together with the team.
Plan treatment together with the team.
Plan treatment together with the team.
Plan treatment together with the team.
Please do not remove a suspicious lump without specialist assessment.
Requiring stabilisation.
In the past, many bone cancers required amputation. Today, in many cases, the tumour can be removed and the limb preserved using metal implants, bone grafts or biological reconstruction. Chemotherapy and radiation may be given before or after surgery depending on the tumour type.
A biopsy should ideally be performed at the treating centre, because poorly planned biopsies can complicate surgery. Please do not remove a suspicious lump without specialist assessment.
Rehabilitation helps restore function, and long-term surveillance scans are needed. We help coordinate local follow-up with your home oncologist.
We quickly arrange expert review of your MRI, biopsy and PET reports, discuss timelines, and handle visas, accommodation and attendant support with sensitivity.
In many patients yes, but it depends on tumour size, location and spread.
Malignant tumours need prompt attention, so please send your reports soon.