Is every bone tumour a cancer?
No. A substantial proportion of bone tumours are benign, and some require observation alone. Benign and malignant lesions can appear similar on imaging, which is why any suspicious lesion warrants specialist assessment and, where indicated, a biopsy before treatment is decided.
Will amputation be necessary?
In the majority of cases managed at specialist centres, the limb is preserved. Limb salvage surgery removes the tumour completely and reconstructs the affected bone or joint. Amputation is reserved for the minority of situations in which preservation would compromise cancer control.
Why should a lump not simply be removed locally?
Removing a tumour before its nature is known — an unplanned excision — contaminates surrounding tissue and can convert a straightforward limb salvage into a far more extensive operation. Diagnosis by planned biopsy should always come first.
What should I bring to the first consultation?
All imaging in original form (films or discs, not reports alone), biopsy slides and blocks if a biopsy was done elsewhere, previous operative notes, and a list of current medications. Specialist review of original slides frequently refines the diagnosis.
Do you see patients from outside Vadodara?
Yes. A video consultation with your imaging will establish whether travel is necessary, what to bring, and how the workup can be completed in as few visits as possible. Reports may be sent in advance on WhatsApp.
How long is recovery after limb salvage surgery?
It depends on the bone involved and the reconstruction performed. Most patients are walking with support within days of surgery, and structured physiotherapy continues over several months, with a timeline specific to the procedure.
Are children treated?
Yes. Osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma most commonly affect children and adolescents, and paediatric cases form a substantial part of this practice, managed jointly with paediatric oncology.