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I Have Gaint Cell Tumor In My Left Femur And Got Operated Two Times First In 2015 And Second In 2017 Now It Has Reoccured Again Size Of Tumor Is 5×3.4×2.7 Cms. Can It Be Cured By Medication Or I Have To Undergo A Surgery Once Again?

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Question : I have gaint cell tumor in my left femur and got operated two times first in 2015 and second in 2017 now it has reoccured again size of tumor is 5×3.4×2.7 cms. can it be cured by medication or I have to undergo a surgery once again

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Needs surgery again.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The recurrent giant cell tumor like in your case needs to be removed surgically and then chemotherapy will be needed to avoid further recurrences. It is best to get it operated and then consult an oncologist for proper treatment.
Thanks.
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I Have Gaint Cell Tumor In My Left Femur And Got Operated Two Times First In 2015 And Second In 2017 Now It Has Reoccured Again Size Of Tumor Is 5×3.4×2.7 Cms. Can It Be Cured By Medication Or I Have To Undergo A Surgery Once Again?

Brief Answer: Needs surgery again. Detailed Answer: Hello, The recurrent giant cell tumor like in your case needs to be removed surgically and then chemotherapy will be needed to avoid further recurrences. It is best to get it operated and then consult an oncologist for proper treatment. Thanks.