A patient is diagnosed with a primary bone tumor.Which treatment should the nurse expect to be prescribed first for this patient?

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Radiotherapy is often the first line of treatment for a primary bone tumor as it can help shrink or destroy the tumor without the need for surgery or amputation. Chemotherapy may be used in combination with radiotherapy or after surgery in some cases. Surgery or amputation may be necessary if the tumor is too large or has not responded to other treatments. However, they are not typically the first choice of treatment.

A Patient Is Diagnosed with a Primary Bone Tumor