Desmoplastic small round cell tumors

Desmoplastic small round cell tumors care at Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic specialists are respected for their expertise and experience caring for people with rare cancers, including those with desmoplastic small round cell tumors.

Your Mayo Clinic care team

At Mayo Clinic, general surgeons, oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists and pathologists work as a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care for those with desmoplastic tumors. Other professionals are included as needed.

Advanced diagnosis and treatment

Though desmoplastic small round cell tumors are rare, Mayo Clinic doctors have extensive experience diagnosing and treating these cancers.

Mayo Clinic's Molecular Anatomic Pathology Laboratory conducts technical and specialized testing, including molecular genetic tests. Using the latest technology, doctors in the lab are able to make an accurate and timely diagnosis.

Experts will work with you to review all of your treatment options and create a treatment that best suits your needs and goals. The range of treatments offered to people with desmoplastic tumors includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and targeted therapy. People who seek care at Mayo Clinic have access to the latest treatments, including hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) and carefully targeted proton therapy.

Expertise and rankings

Mayo Clinic doctors have the knowledge and resources to provide comprehensive care for people with rare cancers, including desmoplastic small round cell tumors. At Mayo Clinic, you can expect:

• Personalized care. At Mayo Clinic, general surgeons, oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists and pathologists work as a team to make sure all of your individual needs are addressed in your care plan. Other experts are included as needed.
• Experience you can trust. Mayo Clinic doctors have extensive experience caring for people with soft tissue sarcoma, including very rare types such as desmoplastic small round cell tumors.
• Nationally recognized expertise. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center meets the strict standards for a National Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer center, which recognize scientific excellence and a multispecialty approach focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, and Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for cancer by U.S. News & World Report.

Locations, travel and lodging

Mayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states.

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Costs and insurance

Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people.

In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.

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Please contact your insurance company to verify medical coverage and to obtain any needed authorization prior to your visit. Often, your insurer's customer service number is printed on the back of your insurance card.

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