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Treatment of Localized Osteosarcoma and Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma (UPS) of Bone
Source: Osteosarcoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: February 25, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Treatment of newly diagnosed localized osteosarcoma and UPS of bone may include:
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surgery to remove the tumor
chemotherapy before or after surgery to remove the tumor
radiation therapy if surgery cannot be done or if the tumor was not completely removed by surgery
Learn about these treatments in the Treatment Option Overview.
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