The rate of recovery for a patient after undergoing surgery for bone cancer greatly depends on the amount of tissue taken. If amputation was done, the patient may have to become accustomed to a prosthetic limb or a newly surgically reconstructed limb which could take anywhere from 6 months to several years. This may be additionally difficult for children whose growth may make recovery more complicated.
Importantly, it is imperative that the patient monitors any noticeable changes in their own bodies and has regular doctor visits to ensure that the cancerous tissue does not return or has not spread to other areas of the body.