Surgical removal of primary tumor

Source: Osteosarcoma and Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma of Bone Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

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Context: Treatment of Localized Osteosarcoma and UPS of Bone / Treatment Options for Localized Osteosarcoma and UPS of Bone

Surgical resection of the primary tumor with adequate margins is an essential component of the curative strategy for patients with localized osteosarcoma. The type of surgery required for complete ablation of the primary tumor depends on a number of factors that must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.[7]

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