Bone Cancer and
Orthopaedic Oncology

Cancer can grow in any bone, but it’s most common in the pelvis or long bones like the arms and legs. Common types of bone cancer include chondrosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma and osteosarcoma. Less common types include chordoma and clear cell chondrosarcoma.

You’ll find specialized care for common and rare types of bone tumors at Emory Health. 

Primary bone cancer starts in bone cells. It’s different from cancer that starts in another area of the body and spreads to the bones. This is bone metastasis. It happens when cancer cells from the breast, prostate, lungs or other area start to grow in the bones. 

Most soft tissue and bone tumors are noncancerous and unlikely to spread. However, many must be surgically removed so new, healthy tissue can grow. The type of tumor, size and location will guide the course of treatment.

Our team offers comprehensive treatment options and therapies for cancer and noncancerous tumors. 

At Emory Healthcare, you may have treatments such as:

• Diagnostic imaging (X-rays, MRI, ultrasound)
• Chemotherapy
• Limb-sparing surgery
• Radiation
• Rotationplasty
• Spinal tumor treatment
• Tumor resection (surgical removal)

To make an appointment, please call 404-778-7777.