Comprehensive Care for Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors
At Manning Family Children’s, our Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Program
provides expert care for children, adolescents, and young adults facing
these complex conditions. Whether a tumor is malignant (cancerous) or
benign (non-cancerous), our experienced, fellowship-trained orthopedic
tumor specialists and oncologists are dedicated to supporting families
through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Some of the cancers we treat
include neuroblastoma, osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma,
hepatoblastoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, Wilms tumor, germ cell tumor,
and many others. Patients with solid tumors often require a combination
of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery for treatment.
Our team of LSU Health and Tulane University physicians and advanced practice
providers at Manning Family Children's includes pediatric oncologists,
pediatric surgeons, pediatric orthopedic surgeons, radiation oncologists,
pathologists, radiologists, and a robust group of supportive care services
to treat our patients in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting. Supportive
care services include rehabilitation services, psychology, psychiatry,
child life specialists, social workers, and orthotists.
Through our membership in the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), we
can offer patients from infancy to adolescence and young adulthood the
most up-to-date clinical trials in our field as we continually strive
to improve long-term outcomes for these patients. Such participation in
clinical research efforts allows us to provide patients and families with
access to both expert, state-of-the-art care as well as clinical trial options.
Why Choose Us for Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Care
Bone and soft tissue tumors in children vary widely in type and severity.
We understand that every case is unique, and our pediatric-trained specialists
are here to provide expert care for each child’s specific needs.
Not all tumors are cancerous, and some require immediate intervention,
while others may be safely monitored over time. Our comprehensive approach
ensures both an accurate diagnosis and a personalized treatment plan that
considers the unique nature of growing bones and tissues.
Families can feel confident in our team’s specialized care, highlighted by:
Multidisciplinary Approach and Oncology Partnership: Our team provides coordinated care through close integration with our
oncology department and radiation oncology and collaboration across pediatric oncology, orthopedic
oncology, and other specialties.
Advanced, Minimally Invasive Techniques: We offer highly specialized procedures that treat tumors with minimal
disruption to surrounding healthy tissue.
Limb-Preserving Surgery: Our expertise in preserving and reconstructing limbs supports improved
function and quality of life.
Ongoing Monitoring and Support: We create personalized follow-up plans to ensure each child’s long-term
health and development including a late effects clinic that specializes
in survivorship after treatment.
Evaluation and Treatment
At the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Program, each patient receives a comprehensive
evaluation by our multidisciplinary team. Visits are often coordinated
to include orthopedic oncology and pediatric oncology so that patients
can be evaluated on the same day. Initial assessments may include imaging
and, if needed, a biopsy to accurately determine whether the tumor is
cancerous or non-cancerous. Based on these findings, we develop a tailored
treatment plan designed to address each patient’s unique needs.
Benign Tumors: For non-cancerous tumors, treatment may involve monitoring or minimally
invasive procedures. In many cases, benign tumors do not require extensive
intervention but are closely observed to prevent complications.
Malignant Tumors: If the tumor is cancerous, treatment may involve a combination of surgery,
chemotherapy, and other therapies tailored to the type of tumor. If necessary,
our team is experienced in limb-preserving surgical techniques and advanced
reconstruction options.
Patient Success Story: Meet Shenae
Read the inspiring story of Shenae Harris, who was diagnosed with
osteosarcoma – a rare and aggressive bone cancer – when she was just 10
years old. With the dedicated support of her care team at Manning Family
Children’s, she successfully underwent limb preservation surgery
and extensive chemotherapy. Shenae received survivorship care and has
overcome a series of challenges to not only walk again but has been cancer-free
for over 20 years. Now a dedicated lab assistant at the same hospital
where she received life-saving care, Shenae encourages young patients
to stay hopeful through their own journeys.
Read Shenae’s full story here.
Referrals and Scheduling
If you are a parent or referring provider, we welcome new patients and
second opinions. Referrals are welcome from a physician or healthcare
provider for a newborn, infant, child, or adolescent, though a referral
is not required. Please contact us using the following information:
Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Program (Orthopedic Department) Manning Family Children’s Main Campus
200 Henry Clay Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone: 504.899.3496
Fax: 504.896.9849
Oncology Department Manning Family Children’s Main Campus
200 Henry Clay Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70118
