Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumors

Overview

Desmoplastic (des-moe-PLAS-tik) small round cell tumors (DSRCTs) are cancerous and grow rapidly. Typically found in the abdomen, this rare cancer is a type of soft tissue sarcoma in the Ewing sarcoma family of tumors, and it usually affects young adult males.

Why choose Mayo Clinic for DSRCTs

• Experience. Because DSRCTs are rare, not all doctors are experienced in treating them. At Mayo Clinic, you'll find the expertise you need.
• Expertise and teamwork. Your multispecialty team of experts may include medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, general surgeons and other specialists as needed.
• Comprehensive cancer center. The Mayo Clinic Cancer Center receives funding from the National Cancer Institute and is designated as a comprehensive cancer center — a recognition for an institution's scientific excellence in research and multispecialty resources that are focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., and Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz., are ranked high performing for cancer by U.S. News & World Report.

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