In Treatment
There are many different steps that go into treating osteosarcoma. In this section you can read about different treatments for osteosarcoma, receive some advice on dealing with different aspects of your disease, and find support service that will help you cope with osteosarcoma.
Cancer Treatments
Chemotherapy
Surgery
The standard treatment for patients with conventional osteosarcoma consists of the combination of chemotherapy and surgery, and in some cases radiation.
Dealing with your Disease
- Dealing with side effects
- Dealing with feelings and emotions
- Dealing with family and friends
- Dealing with school issues
Support Services
Support Services at Riley Hospital for Children
Osteosarcoma Online > Information for Patients > In Treatment
Written and reviewed by: Susanne Ragg, MD, PhD; Deannie Lee, MD, PhD; James Hill, MD; Joseph Bidwell, PhD; Ann Haddix, RN, MSN, CPNP; Jada Paine, MS; Amber MacMahon, BS; Julie Haydon, BS; Michelle Lucke, MPH; Eve Doucette, BS; Elaine Skopelja, MALS, AHIP; Kellie Kaneshiro, AMLS, AHIP. Date last reviewed: August 2006.
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