Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Treatment of Children

Children with soft tissue sarcoma are treated in Minnesota and Arizona.

Soft tissue sarcoma cases are very rare, and are diagnosed much less frequently in children and adolescents than in adults. Adult and pediatric cases of soft tissue sarcoma are diagnosed and treated much the same way. Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Sometimes a combination of these treatments offers the best chance of success.

In Minnesota, a child-friendly environment, the latest advances in treatments and highly skilled pediatric oncologists are all part of Mayo Clinic's program to treat soft tissue sarcoma 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 is most appropriate 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 soft tissue sarcoma 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

Minnesota

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.

Arizona

For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at (800) 446-2279 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mountain time Monday through Friday, or complete an online appointment request form.