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

Dr. Suman Karanth Gupta

Oncologist | Consultant

M.B.B.S, M.D, DNB

Works at Medanta The Medicity

Gurgaon, India

Dr. Suman Karanth Gupta is one of the upcoming and young Medical Oncologist with 8 years of experience. She offers oncological treatment for Cancer like Breast cancer Surgery, Kidney cancer, Testicular cancer, Chemotherapy, Blood cancer, Brain Tumor, Lung cancer and Colon cancer.

Clinical Focus

Medical Oncology

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Dr. Ashok Vaid

Hematologist | Chairman Divison of Medical & Paediatric Oncology, Haematology & Bone Marrow

MBBS, MD, DM

Works at Medanta The Medicity

Gurgaon, India

Dr. Ashok K. Vaid has the unique distinction of performing the first 25 bone marrow transplants in any private sector hospital in North India. He has established himself as a pioneering figure in the field of bone marrow transplants. He is presently the Chairman at Medanta, and has been the head of the department of medical oncology in Artemis Institute, a senior consultant and coordinator of medical oncology at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, a medical oncologist and lecturer at Government Medical College, Jammu.

Clinical Focus

Treatment of Organ Specific Cancers
Leukemias
Lymphomas
Stem Cell Transplantation

Awards

Padma Shree award by the President of India for contribution rto the field of medicine,14th April, 2009
"CHIKITSA SHIROMANI" Award Conferred By The International Study Circle, New Delhi

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