Los Angeles-Area Sarcoma and Musculoskeletal Tumor Program

City of Hope® Cancer Center Duarte is dedicated to providing holistic care for sarcoma and musculoskeletal tumor patients. We offer comprehensive, compassionate care, including diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and social and psychological support. U.S. News & World Report recognizes City of Hope as one of the top cancer hospitals in America. Our leading musculoskeletal cancer program in California is a regional referral center for child and adult patients.

Our dedicated multidisciplinary staff is committed to an integrated approach, combining cutting-edge research with compassionate patient care to address sarcomas effectively.

• Our patients experience the benefits of minimally invasive surgical techniques, which reduce discomfort, blood loss and recovery time, and prioritize preserving healthy tissue when removing tumors.
• We pave the way for innovative limb-sparing surgeries, such as bone transport for the reconstruction of bone after tumor resection, which can successfully preserve patients' range of motion and enhance quality of life.
• Our national leadership in using expandable implants that grow with the patient and eliminate the need for additional surgeries sets us apart.
• Our leading-edge radiation therapy, helical TomoTherapy® and brachytherapy, utilizes advanced imaging technology to maximize cancer-fighting dosage effectiveness while minimizing normal tissue exposure.
• We offer tailored chemotherapy and targeted therapy programs, including isolated-limb delivery that can be more effective against cancer and gentler on the patient.
• Our comprehensive rehabilitation program is designed to help restore motion and function after treatment.
• We have a specialized program for adolescent and young adult patients dealing with sarcoma.
• Our patients have access to a team of supportive care experts dedicated to enhancing quality of life during and after cancer treatment.
• We are at the forefront of drug research and clinical trials.

Our physicians have earned the title of "America's Top Doctors" from Castle Connolly, reflecting their exceptional expertise. Actively engaged in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, our physicians contribute to setting evidence-based best practices for detecting, evaluating and treating sarcomas nationwide.