Overview

Osteosarcoma is a malignant bone tumor consisting of immature bone cells. The disease is most common in adolescent children. The foci of the neoplasm are the femoral, tibial, humerus, their areas near the joints. Often, osteosarcoma is diagnosed in the late stages, when treatment may have an unfavourable prognosis. But with an adequate approach and a properly prescribed optimal therapeutic regimen, a cure is possible.

Therefore, many parents whose children are suspected of oncology prefer the high-quality medical care provided by the Tel Aviv Medical Clinic. The Department of Pediatric Oncology is equipped with the latest technology with the most advanced and informative equipment, which allows you to detect dangerous pathology in the early stages. We have experienced doctors who have received special training, in the arsenal of which there are unique, effective methods.

Causes and symptoms of the disease

Osteosarcoma is a dangerous, aggressive type of cancer, penetrating metastases into soft tissues and adjacent organs, destroying bones. The factors that provoke the appearance of the tumor are presumably:

• Genetic predisposition.
• Intense body growth during puberty.
• Exposure to some medicines and radiation.
• Congenital and chronic bone diseases.

Osteosarcoma is mainly manifested by these signs:

• Sudden pain occurring at the site of the neoplasm.
• Oncological process is expressed in redness, painful sensation when pressed.
• Weakness increased fatigue.
• Bone fragility, which is expressed in fracture from a minor injury.

Osteosarcoma treatment at Tel Aviv Medical Clinic

Our clinic provides a full range of services of the highest level, cosy rooms, the opportunity after treatment to undergo rehabilitation under the supervision of doctors. We have set acceptable prices that correspond to tariffs in state medical institutions. We also help to contact charitable foundations with which we cooperate with those who do not have the funds to pay for the treatment. We conduct detailed diagnostics, according to the results of which consultation of doctors determines the most effective method of therapy. A good result is demonstrated by the combination of surgical removal of malignant formation with the use of drugs.