Desmoplastic Tumors

Treatment in Minnesota

People with DSRCT who come to Mayo Clinic in Minnesota are treated by a multidisciplinary group of specialists in the Medical Oncology Sarcoma Clinic. The specialists' expertise comes from the volume of tumors treated. Because sarcomas are different from other types of cancer in pathology and structure, the treating physician must have a complete and thorough understanding of their development. Other Mayo Clinic surgical and medical department specialists are brought in as needed, allowing for shared information that results in the best possible outcome.

In addition, the opening of the Gonda Building in 2002 enabled Mayo Clinic to cluster services for people with cancer under one roof. As a result, people can see a surgeon, a medical oncologist and a radiation oncologist, as well as undergo diagnostic procedures, on the same floor on the same day. In many cases, surgery can be scheduled for the day after diagnosis.

Treatment Team

DSRCT is treated by experienced specialists in multiple areas at Mayo Clinic, including General Surgery, Medical Oncology, Orthopedic Oncology and Radiation Oncology.

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.