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At LuskinOIC, your child will receive bone and soft tissue tumor treatment from award-winning doctors in pediatric orthopaedics. The Musculoskeletal Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Program at LuskinOIC was the first of its kind in the Western United States when it opened its doors in 1962. It remains one of a few centers in the nation dedicated specifically to pediatric bone tumors. From its inception, the program has utilized a multidisciplinary approach to provide comprehensive and compassionate care for children with benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) tumors involving bone and soft tissue.
Currently, the bone and soft tissue tumor team is leading many clinical trials aimed at optimizing both oncologic and functional outcomes for surgery as well as pioneering new, non-chemotherapeutic approaches to treating cancer. We are here to leverage cutting edge technology to give your child the best outcome from his or her lump or bump, be it an aggressive cancer or a benign mass.
Tumors are abnormal masses or lumps. They’re formed when cells divide out of control, and spread excessively throughout the body. Bone tumors can be found in any bone in the body, and in any part of the bone—from the surface down to the bone marrow.
The Musculoskeletal Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Program at LuskinOIC prides itself on having assembled the most comprehensive, multidisciplinary tumor team in Los Angeles and across the country. The team strives to accommodate your child’s needs and emotional concerns, while providing optimum tumor care. Our team of experts is led by the following specialist:
The bone tumor team also includes:
From bringing the right paperwork to driving directions, find out what you need to know for your visit.