Orthopaedic Oncology Center

"I was afraid when I was first diagnosed with a sarcoma. However, after attending several cancer programs my focus changed to hope. I want to thank all the staff, doctors and nurses involved in my special care."

Nicole T.,
Bone Cancer Survivor

Center for Orthopedic Oncology
(202) 877-3970
www.sarcoma.org

Medical Director: Robert M Henshaw, MD

Nurse Coordinator: Ann Ressing, NP

The Washington Musculoskeletal Tumor Center staff includes leaders in innovative treatment and surgical advances, noted for safe limb-sparing surgery. Patients come from not over the metropolitan area, but also throughout the country and world for treatment to help reduce the risk of tumor recurrence while maximizing limb function.

Cancers treated:

Osteocarcomas
Ewing's sarcomas
Soft tissue sarcomas
Benign and malignant pediatric/adolescent tumors
Metastatic bone cancer

Screening and diagnostic services include:

CT-Guided needle biopsy
Core-needle biopsy
MRI/CT
Angiogram
Cytology
Genetic analysis

Cancer management, treatment and rehabilitation options include:

Limb-sparing surgery for bone and soft tissue tumors
Cryosurgery for bone tumors
Shoulder-girdle surgery
Pelvic and sacral surgery
Coordination with radiation and medical oncology

Orthopaedic Oncology Information

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Ewing's sarcoma

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