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At Manipal Hospitals in Mukundapur, Kolkata, our Cancer Care/Oncology Department specialises in Orthopaedic Oncology to provide comprehensive care for patients with bone and soft tissue tumours. This subspecialty focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancers affecting the musculoskeletal system, including primary bone cancers, metastatic tumours, and soft tissue sarcomas.
Our skilled team uses advanced tools, such as imaging and biopsy techniques, to accurately diagnose and stage tumours. We offer a range of treatments, including Oncology Orthopedic Surgery, Chemotherapy, and Radiation Therapy, tailored to each patient's unique needs. Our surgeries are designed to remove tumours while preserving as much function and mobility as possible.
We are dedicated to offering personalised care that not only addresses the cancer but also improves your overall quality of life. Our approach involves a team of specialists, including oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, and rehabilitation experts, working together to ensure you receive the best possible care.
Orthopaedic oncologists treat a wide variety of orthopaedic tumours and cancers, including sarcomas, chondrosarcomas, osteosarcomas, metastatic bone cancer, multiple myelomas, malignant bone tumours, benign bone tumours, and all sorts of soft-tissue tumours.
The causes of bone cancer, are not entirely known, and the progression of bone cancers is sometimes complicated. Several factors, including risk factors, have been identified as potentially contributing to the development of these malignancies.
The causes and risk factors are:
Inherited genetic alterations may raise the risk of some types of bone cancer.
Conditions such as inherited retinoblastoma and Li-Fraumeni syndrome have been linked to an increased risk of bone cancer.
Paget's Disease of Bone: People who have Paget's disease, which is characterised by aberrant bone remodelling, are more likely to develop osteosarcoma.
Radiation exposure: Previous high-dose radiation exposure, whether for cancer treatment or for other medical reasons, has been linked to bone cancer.
Radiation therapy for another cancer may raise the risk, especially if provided at a young age.
Bone Disorders: Non-cancerous bone diseases, including fibrous dysplasia and enchondromatosis, might raise the risk of developing bone malignancies.
Chemical Exposures: Certain chemicals, such as beryllium and vinyl chloride, have been linked to an elevated risk of bone cancer; however, these exposures are usually occupational.
A mix of imaging tests (such as MRIs, CT scans, and X-rays), biopsy procedures to remove tissue samples, and occasionally blood tests are used to make the diagnosis. These techniques aid in identifying the tumour's type, location, and stage.
Radiation therapy, chemotherapy, surgery to remove the tumour or a combination of these may be used as treatment options. The particular treatment strategy is customised based on the patient's condition, type of tumour, and general health.
The goal of surgery is to remove the tumour with the least amount of loss of function and movement. Complex operations, such as limb-salvage techniques or, in certain situations, amputation if required to achieve total recovery, may be included.
The length of surgery and the type of treatment have an impact on recovery. At first, you can feel pain, swelling, or restricted movement. It is frequently advised to undergo physical therapy and rehabilitation in order to help regain function and strength.
Treatment-related side effects vary. Changes in function, discomfort, and swelling are possible after surgery. Fatigue, nausea, and other systemic symptoms can be caused by radiation and chemotherapy treatments. Your medical team will offer management techniques for these adverse effects.
One crucial aspect of care is pain management. Your medical team will suggest therapy and provide medications to manage discomfort. Furthermore, methods like massage, physical therapy, and relaxation training could be helpful.
Yes, follow-up treatment is essential to address any ongoing side effects, track tumour recurrence, and evaluate overall recovery. Your aftercare plan will include regular appointments for check-ups with your orthopaedic oncologist.
Carcinoma is the most prevalent type of cancer, affecting organs such as the breast, prostate, lung, and kidney. If bone or muscle is implicated, it is usually because the cancer metastasised to that location from the original tumour.
Sarcoma is a rare cancer that develops straight from bone or soft tissue. Sarcomas and carcinomas have quite different therapies, both surgical and nonsurgical, therefore, distinguishing between the two types of cancer is critical to determining the appropriate treatment.
Types of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumours:
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