Cancer is uncontrolled growth of body cells. These cells can develop in any part of the body, if they develop inside the soft spongy part of your bone, the condition is called bone cancer. Cancer is broadly divided into two categories which are benign or malignant. Benign cancer usually forms tumors and does not spread in other parts of the body whereas malignant cancer has the potential to spread across various parts of the body. There are numerous options available for the treatment of cancer, your doctor will decide the best option for you after performing various diagnostic tests.

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Average Bone Cancer Treatment Cost

India	Starting from $7200

Frequently Asked Questions about Bone Cancer Treatment

What is bone cancer?

The uncontrolled growth of bone cells may lead to the formation of tumour in the bone. The tumour may be benign or cancerous. Bone cancer is malignant and can metastasize or spread to other parts of the body. The primary bone cancer is considered a rare form of cancer, which originates in the bone itself while the secondary bone cancers are originated from the spread of cancer cells in case of advanced stage cancer of other body organs. There are different types of bone cancer:

Osteosarcoma
Chondrosarcoma
Ewing's Sarcoma
Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma
Fibrosarcoma
Giant Cell Tumor of the Bone
Aneurysmal Bone Cyst
Fibrous Dysplasia of the Bone
Chordoma

Who are the specialists that treat bone cancer?

Bone Cancer Treatment involves a multidisciplinary team of doctors with varying specialities, based on the type of disease and treatment. The team may include an orthopaedic surgeon to treat affected bones and joints, an orthopaedic oncologist specializing in the treatment of bone cancer, a radiation oncologist and medical oncologist for radiation and chemotherapy. Other specialities are also part of the team including physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists, social workers and psychological specialists to take care of the patient.

The Best Bone Cancer Treatment doctors recommend the treatment based on the results of the tests ordered to assess the stage and progression of the disease as well as the overall health of the patient. The treatment plan is designed in a way that it suits the individualized needs of the patients. The Bone Cancer Treatment plan and its alternative options, along with the pros and cons associated with each option and the treatment cost is thoroughly discussed with the patient to seek their approval.

The patient may be advised to follow some instructions by the surgical oncologists. In addition, the Bone Cancer Treatment hospital initiates the formalities and informs the patient about the estimated cost. The patient can submit the documents, if he/she has any insurance claim, for approval.

What is the Bone Cancer Treatment surgeon responsible for?

The surgeon is responsible for the preoperative diagnosis of the Bone Cancer Treatment patient, for performing the operation, and for providing the patient with postoperative surgical care and treatment. The surgeon is worked as the leader of the Bone Cancer Treatment surgical team

What are bone cancer treatment options?

Surgery
Chemotherapy
Radiation therapy
Immunotherapy

Which are the best cancer specialists in India?

The Top oncologist in India are:

Dr Harit Chaturvedi
Dr Ashok K Vaid
Dr Vinod Raina
Dr Surender Kumar Dabas
Dr Durgatosh Pandey
Dr Chandragouda
Dr Feroz Pasha
Dr Dinesh M G

Which are the best bone cancer hospitals in India?

Max Super Specialty Hospital
Medanta The Medicity
Indraprastha Apollo
Artemis Hospital
BLK Hospital
Fortis Memorial Research Institute

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MBBS, MD - Medicine, DM - Oncology

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New Delhi, India

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He is a highly skilled cancer specialist who has obtained his qualifications from top medical institutes in India, including Maulana Azad Medical College and the coveted All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.

Dr. Bahl also went to the UK to further do a short course on Adverse Drug Reactions, Drug Interactions and Pharmacovigilance at the University of Oxford.

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Surgical Oncologist | Director - Breast & Gastro-Intestinal Onco-Surgery

MBBS, MS - General Surgery,

Works at Fortis Memorial Research Institute

New Delhi, India

Dr. Niranjan Naik is a prominent surgical oncologist in India and comes with a rich experience of 23 years of treating various kinds of cancers. In his remarkable career, he has performed over 15000 oncology related surgeries and is acknowledged for his tremendous work and dedication to the discipline of oncology. He is a highly experienced surgeon who specializes in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, laparoscopic and thoracoscopic techniques among other complex onco-surgeries. Dr. Niranjan Naik is also considered as one of the best breast cancer surgeons in Delhi-NCR and is actively involved in breast cancer awareness programs as a specialist. He is a keen participant in research work related to advances in oncology and has been involved in the phase-III clinical trials as an investigator.He has obtained his medical education from premier institutions of the nation like AIIMS and has undergone extensive training in various advanced courses such as Advanced Techniques in Endoscopic Surgery - Laparoscopic Suturing & Knotting, among others. Dr. Naik has authored a number of research articles and papers in highly recognized journals, and is frequently invited as a speaker and guest faculty at various national and international conferences.

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Hemato Oncologist and bone marrow transplant | Head and Senior Consultant

MBBS, MD (Paediatrics) , FNB (Paediatric Haematology Oncology)

Works at Fortis Memorial Research Institute

Gurgaon, India

Dr. Vikas Dua is Paediatric Hemato-Oncologist and bone marrow transplant specialist of the generation. Dr. Dua's results in the field of Paediatric Haematology Oncology and BMT have been some of the best. He and his team have done 200+ pediatric transplants. He is known for his excellent outcome in stem cell transplant especially in Paediatric haploidentical transplant and he has done some of the very rare transplants which nobody else has done in India.

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