There are 4 main types of anesthesia: Local anesthesia. Local anesthesia is an injection that numbs the procedure site. It is typically used for small procedures. These include a breast biopsy and a mole removal. The numbing lasts for a short time, potentially several hours. You might remain awake and alert. read more
Surgery is the primary (main) treatment for most kinds of bone cancer. Surgery may also be needed to do a biopsy of the cancer (take out some of the tumor so it can be tested in the lab). The biopsy and the surgical treatment are separate operations, but it's very important that the doctor plans both together. read more
Surgery works best for solid tumors that are contained in one area. It is a local treatment, meaning that it treats only the part of your body with the cancer. It is not used for leukemia (a type of blood cancer) or for cancers that have spread. read more