Musculoskeletal Tumors
Several of the many varieties of bone and soft tissue tumors occur predominantly in children.
If you or your child has been diagnosed with a musculoskeletal tumor, talk to us. Because these tumors can grow aggressively, it's essential to learn your options and take action immediately. At City of Hope, we provide rapid diagnosis and treatment, thanks to our broad array of experts from multiple disciplines, all under one roof. We go beyond eradicating your cancer — we aim to restore you to normal life with full motor function. In 85% of our cases, we have saved the patient's limb.
Our world-class team of specialists can walk you through the entire treatment process, address your concerns and create a personalized plan designed to give you the best possible results. City of Hope's musculoskeletal tumor team has pioneered state-of-the-art procedures that target cancer while minimizing side effects.
Our patients have access to sarcoma and musculoskeletal clinical trials, including new therapies, surgical techniques, radiation approaches, and prevention strategies.
City of Hope is a fully independent biomedical research institution with the vision, drive and infrastructure to accelerate new treatment ideas from the laboratory to patients.
Rehabilitation services are essential when treating musculoskeletal tumors.
Our Expertise
U.S. News & World Report has named City of Hope one of the top cancer hospitals in America. City of Hope has one of the largest musculoskeletal cancer programs in California and is a regional referral center for child and adult patients with musculoskeletal tumors.
Our Musculoskeletal Tumors Program Highlights:
- Minimally invasive surgery removes tumors while preserving healthy tissue
- Radiation therapy, including ultra-precise helical TomoTherapy and brachytherapy
- Pioneering drug research and clinical trials
- Advanced chemotherapy
- Bone transport for reconstruction after tumor resection or to correct limb-length discrepancies
- We are a national leader in the use of expandable implants that can “grow” with the patient
At City of Hope, we treat the whole person, body and soul. We have an unmatched reputation for coordinated, comprehensive and compassionate care, from diagnosis to treatment to rehab, plus social and psychological support.
City of Hope is one of the few facilities designated a comprehensive cancer center by the National Cancer Institute.
Our developments in the areas of breakthrough cancer drugs, bone marrow transplants and CAR T cell therapy are recognized internationally.
Our leadership in research and innovation continually enhances our ability to provide novel and differentiated approaches to cancer care.
