Surgery as a treatment for secondary bone cancer

Very occasionally, if tests show that only one area of bone is affected, the affected area may be removed under general anaesthetic. The bone is then strengthened with a metal pin or replaced with a false part (prosthesis).

Secondary tumours that occur next to a joint such as the hip, knee or shoulder are generally removed with the joint during an operation. The joint is then replaced with an artificial hip, knee or shoulder joint (prosthesis).