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Limb Salvage - Definition, Purpose, Demographics, Description, Diagnosis/Preparation, Aftercare, Risks, Normal results |
 | | The surgery removes the tumor, lymph nodes, or tissues to which the cancer has spread, and at least 1 in (2.54 cm) of healthy tissue on all sides of the tumor. |
 | | To treat a soft tissue sarcoma that has spread to the patient's lung, the doctor may remove the original tumor, administer radiation or chemotherapy treatments to shrink the lung tumor, and surgically remove the lung tumor. |
 | | Tissue may die (necrosis) if the surgeon used a large piece of tissue (flap) to close the wound. |
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