At the National Center for Maternal and Child Health, a joyful moment occurred: a girl who overcame osteosarcoma — bone cancer — was discharged from the medical facility. This was reported by Sultan Stambekov, head of the pediatric oncology department.
According to the doctor, the young patient underwent a complex and lengthy treatment process, starting from the moment of the severe diagnosis and ending with the successful completion of all therapy. She received chemotherapy at the center, as well as surgery for endoprosthetics.
Sultan Stambekov noted: “Every treatment cycle, every examination, and every wait was experienced together. There were difficult days when it seemed that the process was moving too slowly. But the girl showed remarkable resilience, as did her mother. The entire team — surgeons, oncologists, anesthesiologists, nurses, and rehabilitation specialists — put a piece of their hearts into this case.”
He emphasized that the girl’s discharge serves as an important reminder that cancer can be defeated, and it is the doctors' responsibility to provide children with this chance.
Now the young patient is returning home, full of dreams and plans for the future, with immense inner strength that she gained by overcoming challenges.
Note: Osteosarcoma is a malignant tumor of the bones that most commonly occurs in adolescents. It usually affects long bones, such as the femur, tibia, and humerus.
The main symptoms of the disease include:
- night pain in the bone;
- swelling;
- limping;
- possible fracture even with minimal impact.
Treatment for osteosarcoma includes:
- courses of chemotherapy;
- surgical removal of the tumor;
- limb reconstruction through endoprosthetics or reconstructive surgery.
With timely diagnosis and treatment, the prognosis is favorable for most children.
