Is osteosarcoma a malignant tumor?

Osteosarcoma is a malignant tumor that occurs mostly in children and adolescents. Lung metastasis can occur in the early stage and has a poor prognosis. The main treatment methods include surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to improve survival.

Osteosarcoma is a malignant tumor, common in children and adolescents, and occurs mostly in the metaphysis of long bones, especially the distal femur, proximal tibia and proximal humerus. Osteosarcoma is highly malignant, with lung metastasis occurring in the early stage and a poor prognosis. The main treatment methods for osteosarcoma include surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Surgery is the main treatment method for osteosarcoma, including tumor resection and amputation. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can assist surgery to improve treatment results. Early diagnosis and treatment of osteosarcoma is essential to improve patient survival. For high-risk groups, such as family members with osteosarcoma, long-term exposure to carcinogens, etc., regular physical examination and screening should be performed to detect and treat osteosarcoma early. In addition, treatment of osteosarcoma requires multidisciplinary team cooperation, including oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, etc. Patients and family members should actively

cooperate with doctors to improve treatment results.