Sarcomas Bone Cancer

Sarcomas Bone Cancer

Bone sarcomas are rare cancers that arise in bone tissue itself, most often affecting the arms, legs, or pelvis, and are more common in younger patients than most other cancers. Persistent bone pain that worsens at night or a growing lump near a bone are symptoms that shouldn't be dismissed as growing pains. At UMC Victoria Hospital, our Department of Cancer offers bone cancer treatment in Uganda, combining diagnosis with limb-focused planning:

  • Imaging and biopsy
    X-ray, MRI, and tissue sampling to confirm diagnosis
  • Staging
    assessing whether the cancer has spread beyond the bone
  • Limb-sparing surgery
    tumour removal while preserving limb function where possible
  • Chemotherapy
    used before or after surgery depending on sarcoma type
  • Rehabilitation support
    physiotherapy to restore movement after treatment

Persistent, unexplained bone pain in a child or young adult deserves prompt imaging rather than a wait-and-see approach. Consult our cancer specialists for further medical assistance.