An adult human skeleton comprises approximately 206 bones, composed of connective tissue, calcium, and specialised bone cells. Cancers that affect the bones are known as bone cancers and are classified into two: primary and secondary bone cancers. Primary bone cancers, also called bone sarcomas, originate in the bones and are rare. On the other hand, secondary bone cancer occurs when cancer spreads to the bone from other organs.
Apollo Cancer Centre, Hyderabad, is regarded as one of the leading medical institutions for treating bone cancers with successful outcomes. Our highly skilled team of oncologists specialises in orthopaedic cancers and includes medical, radiation, and surgical oncologists, along with pathologists, genetic counsellors, physiotherapists, technicians, nurses, and support staff. Together, they strive to provide patients with world-class treatment and compassionate emotional support.
Conditions Treated
At Apollo Cancer Centre, Hyderabad, specialists in the Department of Oncology treat various bone cancers as well as non-cancerous (benign) bone tumours, including the following:
Treatments and Procedures at Apollo Cancer Centre
Our oncologists at Apollo Cancer Centre, Hyderabad, are highly skilled in performing complex limb-saving procedures (limb salvage surgeries), treating complex pelvic and spinal bone tumours, and providing personalised treatments for bone cancers based on their characteristics. These include:
At Apollo Cancer Centre, the goal of surgery is not only to remove the entire cancer from the affected bone but also to preserve and restore a well-functioning limb. Standard surgical procedures may include bone resection, reconstruction using implants, and plastic surgery.
In many cases, the patient’s knee can be preserved while completely removing the tumour using advanced techniques such as 3D printing, navigation technology, and extracorporeal radiation therapy.
Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, or targeted therapy may be recommended based on cancer characteristics to shrink tumour cells or hinder their growth and spread.
Radiation therapies, like external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), etc., may be given in adjuvant cases to remove remaining cancer cells or in advanced or palliative cases where surgery cannot be done to manage symptoms.
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