Musculoskeletal and Orthopaedic Oncology Disease Management Group (DMG) at Metro Cancer Institute comprises of a group of experts that are committed to providing an all-encompassing treatment for patients with benign or malignant bone tumors or soft tissues. It is now clear that multidisciplinary cooperation is crucial to achieve the highest level of success in the treatment of these rare conditions as we, are at Metro Cancer Institute boast of an experienced team of doctors who specialize in the care of patients suffering from soft tissue and bone tumors. The team comprises orthopedic, surgical, medical and radiation oncologists. pathologists and radiologists, physiotherapists onco-psychologists, nuclear medicine specialists, and molecular oncologists.

Significance of Musculoskeletal Oncology:

Tumors that affect the muscles and skeleton could cause difficulty in daily movement. It is crucial to identify these types of cancer. is crucial to identify the kind of treatment.

• Recognizing Musculoskeletal Tumors: A precise identification and categorization of tumors in bones or muscles is essential. Doctors must learn everything possible about their tumor in order to decide on the next step in treatment, which may include surgery, alternative therapies or both.
• When it comes to tumors of the muscles and bones The goal is to eliminate all. If possible, doctors attempt to preserve the limb’s functions too.
• Once the tumor has been removed, a second surgery is performed to rebuild the region. Physical therapy assists patients to regain movement and strength, with the aim of helping enhance function and health.

Types of Musculoskeletal Tumors and Surgical Procedures:

Primary Bone Tumors:

• Benign Ostechondroma growths appear as bony bumps. Osteoid Osteoma are tiny and are accompanied by discomfort in the affected bone. Treatment for these conditions requires surgery dependent on the type of tumor as well as the degree of aggressiveness. The doctor may remove the tumor, or scrape away the area of tumor or take out the entire tumor all in one go. Radio Frequency Ablation can be used to treat osteosarcoma.
• Malignant tumors need to be removed in large quantities. Bone tumors that are primary cancerous such as osteosarcoma or chondrosarcoma, require an extensive surgery to remove. In most cases, other treatments are followed by surgical procedures, such as chemotherapy (cancer-killing drugs) as well as radiation treatment.

Soft Tissue Tumors:

• The most common benign soft tissue tumors include the lipomas (fatty lumps) and fibroids (fibrous growing). They can be removed if they are causing signs or symptoms, or for reasons of cosmetic.
• Malignant soft tissue tumors Soft tissue cancers such as liposarcoma or leiomyosarcoma as well as synovial tumors require massive surgical removal. In most cases, additional treatments such as radiation or chemotherapy is given.

Benefits

The benefits that surgery for musculoskeletal cancer can bring are:

Local Tumor Control: Its objective is to eliminate the tumor entirely, which decreases the likelihood of it being recurrenced and increases the odds of survival for cancer patients.

Limb Salvage: More advanced surgical techniques, methods for limb-sparing (bone prosthetics and grafts) as well as other procedures often save the limb today, which allows for mobility and usage.

Treatment for Pain: Surgery can relieve the pain caused by tumors, improve joint flexibility and enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from musculoskeletal tumors with symptoms.