Treatment Options for Chondrosarcoma
How Treatments Are Selected
Specific treatment for chondrosarcoma will be determined by your physician based on:
- Your age, overall health, and medical history
- Extent of the disease
- Your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, and therapies
- Expectation for the course of the disease
- Your opinion or preference
A patient undergoing physical therapy as part of treatment for chondrosarcoma
Goal of Treatment
The goal for treatment of chondrosarcoma is to remove the mass and reduce the likelihood that it will return. Close follow-up with your physician may be necessary. Types of Treatments
Treatment may include:
- Surgery to remove the tumor
- Physical therapy to regain strength and use of the affected area after surgery
- Chemotherapy, although not the primary treatment, may be required if the cancer has spread to other areas of the body.
- Targeted therapies
- Radiation therapy
Trial Administration