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Could total hip replacement and shaving bone in pelvic area get rid of osteosarcoma?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

It is theoretically: possible, but that would be very lucky indeed.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/6/2015

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