About Bone Cancer

Symptoms & Diagnosis

Treatment Options

The orthopedic oncology team at the Moores UCSD Cancer Center incorporates orthopedic and cancer specialists working together in the diagnosis and treatment of bone tumors, including:

• orthopedic surgeons
• radiation and medical oncologists
• surgical pathologists
• orthopedic radiologists

Note: Tumors that develop in soft tissues are discussed under Soft Tissue Tumors.

UCSD’s multidisciplinary team approach ensures accurate diagnosis and staging of various types of bone cancer, as well as a variety of treatment options.

For diagnosis and staging, we utilize both magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to identify tumors and minimally invasive biopsy techniques for taking samples. These minimally invasive techniques utilize CT scans or ultrasound during biopsy to precisely target the tumor and remove a sample without contaminating surrounding areas.

Such precise biopsy techniques are necessary for optimal results and patient safety. For this reason, we encourage physician referrals and patient self-referrals to our division for initial diagnosis, biopsy and staging.