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Can anyone tell me what is involved in the operation to remove Metastatic Osteosarcoma in the lungs.? |
My friend's son has undergone treatment of Osteosarcoma in hisleft leg, he as had the bone removed and most of the thigh muscle, under gone chemo and now as Metastastic Osteosarcoma in the lungs. He will under go an operation to remove 3 nodules that have calcified in the lungs ,2 in the left one in the right. Anybody know what the operation entails? I have found a terrific website that tells all about this type of cancer, all the treatment options and gives you detailed advice about the particular surgeries. Hope this helps and best of luck to your friend. |
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