Oncology and Musculoskeletal Tumors
Patrick J. Getty, MD, discusses oncology and musculoskeletal tumors.
Our patients with musculoskeletal tumors receive the highest level of care from a multidisciplinary team of experts, including both surgeons and oncologists from University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center.
Patients with benign and malignant tumors arising from mesenchymal tissues, including bone and soft-tissue tumors, can expect and receive advanced, state-of-the-art treatment. For the ease of patients, as well as for referring physicians, our skilled team coordinates evaluation and diagnosis through a single point of contact. Our physician-specialists then discuss options with both the referring physician and the patient and their families before creating a customized treatment plan.
Our Advanced Treatment Methods
- Pre-operative embolization
- Minimally invasive biopsy
- Limb-sparing surgery with endoprosthetic reconstruction
- Shoulder girdle surgery
- Intra-operative Radiation Therapy (IORT)
In addition, radiotherapy treatments such as IORT may be part of an integrated cancer management strategy involving surgery, chemotherapy, and experimental drugs.