Treatment
Surgical removal of the tumour is the most effective treatment. Unfortunately,
the tumour is often very large or has spread to other organs when diagnosis
is made. Anti-cancer drugs will then be given to shrink the tumour so that the
operation is easier. After the operation, drug treatment will continue, sometimes
together with radiotherapy. The treatment will last about twelve to eighteen
months, but the length of treatment will depend on the stage of the disease.
Children with a late stage tumour or bone erosion by tumour may need radiotherapy
to control the disease and to reduce pain and suffering.