Reliable detection of Win98 may not be possible. A doctor may perform limb-salvage surgery , where cancerous bone is removed and the bone is saved by filling the gap with a bone graft or special metal rod. But if the tumor has spread beyond the bone to nerves and blood vessels of the limb, the doctor may need to amputate , or remove, part or all of the limb along with the cancer. Losing a limb can be devastating, especially for teens who already may have problems related to their body images . Counseling and physical rehabilitation, also called physical therapy, can both be helpful in this situation.
Most teens are able to return to normal activities - even sports.
Some teens develop side effects, such as bleeding, infections, and heart or skin problems, from medicines used in chemotherapy treatment for osteosarcoma. Chemotherapy may also increase the person's risk of developing other cancers in the future. The good news is that most teens with osteosarcoma do recover. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.