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Dr. Lara Riegler, a pediatric hematology/oncology specialist at HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, stressed the significance of early detection in sarcoma cases.

“Sarcoma is one of the solid tumor cancers that we see, unfortunately, not uncommonly in children, young adults, and adolescents. It is the most common bone tumor that we see,” she said.

Dr. Riegler encouraged parents to be vigilant about unusual pain or swelling.

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Learn more about Dr. Riegler and the team at HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Pediatric Hematology Oncology.