Orthopedic & musculoskeletal cancer
Orthopedic oncology at University Medical Center
Orthopaedic oncology encompasses a broad scope of primary cancers and tumors of the bones, cartilage, and soft tissues of the musculoskeletal system. These include muscles, tendons, nerves, fat, blood vessels, and connective tissues in the arms and legs and pelvis. All of these cancers are called “sarcomas” and there are over 60 different types. All are considered rare. Surgery is the mainstay for treating most sarcomas, however an experienced multidisciplinary team of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and interventional radiologists is also essential.
Contact us
To learn more about the Cancer Center at University Medical Center, please call one of our patient access representative at 504.702.3311. Our patient access representatives are available Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
You may also call the main scheduling line at 504.702.5700, and someone will be available to take your call 24/7.
Conditions we treat and manage
- Cancers of the bones and connective tissues of the body
- Sarcomas
- Masses suspicious for cancer or sarcoma
- Other cancers that have spread to the bones or soft tissues of the body
- Aggressive but benign tumors involving the bone and soft tissue, like tenosynovial giant cell tumors, atypical lipomas, myxomas and bone cysts
- Bone metastasis from breast, lung, renal and other cancers
Our treatments and services
- Surgery
- Collaboration with radiation and medical oncology for multidisciplinary care of your condition
