Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Program
Bone and soft tissue tumors are complex and can be difficult to diagnose. If your child’s doctor suspects a noncancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant) bone or soft tissue tumor – or you're seeking a second opinion – the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) will develop a diagnosis and personalized treatment plan for your child.
Treatment may include:
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Advanced limb salvage surgery
- Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and/or proton therapy
Our team includes specialists from our Orthopedic and Cancer Centers, both top-ranked on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals. We know a tumor diagnosis in a child is frightening and upsetting. Our expert team is here to help support your family.
How we serve you
Depending on your child’s unique needs, they may be seen by one of our subspecialty groups.
Conditions we treat
We treat children with all types of bone and soft tissue tumors, including those listed below.
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Aneurysmal bone cyst -
Bone metastasis -
Chondroblastoma -
Chondromyxoid fibroma -
Chondrosarcoma -
Desmoid tumors -
Enchondroma -
Ewing sarcoma -
Fibrous dysplasia -
Giant cell tumor of bone -
Langerhans cell histiocytosis -
Nonossifying fibroma -
Osteoblastoma -
Osteochondroma -
Osteoid osteoma -
Osteomyelitis in children -
Osteosarcoma (bone cancer in children) -
Periosteal chondroma -
Rhabdomyosarcoma -
Soft tissue sarcomas -
Unicameral bone cyst
Why choose us
Patients treated by our Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Program have access to a team of pioneering surgeons, state-of-the-art genetic testing and extensive treatment options – all customized to meet your child’s specific needs.
Meet our team
Your child’s care team may include experts from several areas of medicine, including pediatric orthopedic surgery, oncology, diagnostic and interventional radiology, radiation oncology and more.
Our locations
You can visit specialists from the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Program at several locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Our research
Physician-researchers at CHOP work to investigate the causes of bone and soft tissue tumors, seek new treatment options and improve long-term outcomes for children and adolescents.
Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Program resources
We have compiled web, video and other resources to help you find answers to your questions and help you feel more confident in the care you are providing your child.
Patient stories
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