Desmoid Tumors

Treatment of Children

At Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, a child-friendly environment, the latest advances in treatments and highly skilled pediatric oncologists are key elements in treating desmoid tumors in children. Children who need inpatient care stay at Mayo Eugenio Litta Children's Hospital.

In Florida, pediatric oncologists from Nemours Children's Clinic and surgeons from Mayo Clinic work as a team to provide the care that's best for the child.

Mayo Clinic is a member of the Children's Oncology Group. This national consortium of cancer centers establishes effective treatment approaches for treating pediatric soft tissue sarcomas. Specialists at Mayo Clinic are among the nation's leading cancer researchers and develop protocols that become standard procedures.

Treatment Team

Children with desmoid tumors are treated by experienced specialists in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Pediatric Surgery. Specialists in other areas including Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Orthopedic Oncology and others are consulted as the child's condition warrants.

Appointments

For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at (507) 538-3270 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central time Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.

For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at (904) 953-0853 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday, or complete an online appointment request form.