Bone Tumors

Bone tumors can happen in children and teens, and they may be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer). Although benign tumors are more common, both types can grow and affect healthy bone tissue. The oncologists (cancer doctors) in our internationally recognized Nemours Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders work closely with Nemours orthopedic specialists to treat bone tumors, because our orthopedic programs are among the largest and most widely respected in the world. This teamwork allows us to remove even the most difficult tumors, and offer limb-sparing treatment for bone tumors not available at other children’s hospitals. 

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Bone Tumors

Bone tumors can happen in children and teens, and they may be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer). Although benign tumors are more common, both types can grow and affect healthy bone tissue. The oncologists (cancer doctors) in our internationally recognized Nemours Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders work closely with Nemours orthopedic specialists to treat bone tumors, because our orthopedic programs are among the largest and most widely respected in the world. This teamwork allows us to remove even the most difficult tumors, and offer limb-sparing treatment for bone tumors not available at other children’s hospitals. 

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Bone Tumors

Why Choose Us

Along with our renowned oncologists and researchers from the Nemours Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, we rank among the very best in the country for both pediatric orthopedics and cancer care. Our combined expertise allows us to diagnose and treat common, rare and complex bone tumors. We also offer:

  • Coordinated cancer care for your child and family that includes support services during treatment and long-term follow-up programs
  • International leaders in pediatric research and care in cancer and orthopedics
  • World class facilities and innovative surgical techniques that minimize surgery risks and save children’s limbs affected by bone tumors

Regional Care Highlights

Delaware Valley Highlights

Delaware/Greater Philadelphia

We offer complete bone tumor and orthopedic care at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.) and outpatient appointments at select Nemours Children's Health locations.

We collaborate with the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Helen F. Graham Cancer Center at Christiana Care (in Newark, Del.) and the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University (in Philadelphia).

Florida Highlights

Central Florida

We offer complete bone tumor and orthopedic care at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida (Orlando) and outpatient appointments at select Nemours specialty care locations. 

We offer proton therapy as part of our collaboration with UF Health/Shands, the nation’s largest proton therapy provider and a State of Florida Cancer Center of Excellence (and the only one in the Southeast). 

Northeast Florida

We offer complete bone tumor and orthopedic care at Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville. Outpatient and follow-up appointments are available at select Nemours Children’s Specialty Care locations.  

Nemours pediatric specialists provide the cancer care at our affiliate, Wolfson Children’s Hospital, named one of the best children’s hospitals in the country for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. 

We’re also part of an integrated pediatric program with UF Health/Shands, the nation’s largest proton therapy provider and a State of Florida Cancer Center of Excellence (and the only one in the Southeast).

Find Care at Nemours

We have many pediatric specialists and locations — find the care closest to you: