Synonyms: Osteogenic sarcoma
Osteosarcoma is a primary malignant tumour of the skeleton characterised by the direct formation of immature bone or osteoid tissue by the tumour cells.
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Osteosarcoma?
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Advocacy Organizations
Myrovlytis Trust
The Myrovlytis Trust aims to transform the outlook for rare conditions. With an initial focus on Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome and osteosarcoma, the trust strategically funds research directed towards new treatments. We want to ensure that patients gain access to the same state-of-the-art technologies, breakthroughs and therapies as those with more common disease.
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Clinical Trials
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