Bone Tumor Program
Bone Tumor Resources

Approaches

From the first evaluation through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, our multidisciplinary team provides coordinated, thoughtful care for children with bone tumors.

Evaluation

Children with suspected or confirmed bone lesions receive their initial assessment in our multidisciplinary Musculoskeletal Tumor Clinic.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis starts with a review of key imaging, followed by a coordinated biopsy with interventional radiology and pathology.

Treatment

Treatment for most malignant bone tumors will involve chemotherapy, surgery and/or radiation therapy, and immunotherapy.

Recovery

Long‑term functional support is integral to the program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I expect during my visit?

Your visit is designed differently from a typical oncology appointment. Instead of separate visits, cancer care and orthopedic oncologic expertise are integrated into one coordinated experience. During a single visit, you may meet with several specialists who work together to treat the tumor, manage treatment-related side effects, and address movement or functional concerns related to surgery.

Rehabilitation services, including physical therapy and prosthetic support (when needed), are built into your care, helping ensure that both treatment and recovery are thoughtfully addressed at each visit.

If I had surgery and the tumor was removed, why do I need to have chemotherapy?

Even when a tumor is completely removed, tiny cancer cells (called micrometastases) can sometimes remain in the body. These cells are too small to see on scans or during surgery and can travel through the bloodstream. Chemotherapy helps destroy these hidden cells, lowering the risk that the cancer could return in the future.

Advocacy Organizations

Beyond Diagnosis | A Resource for Families
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Below, see a list of organizations selected from Beyond Diagnosis that are relevant to bone tumors.