Condition
Pediatric Bone Tumors
What You Need to Know
Also called osteosarcoma, osteogenic sarcoma is one of the most common types of bone cancer in children and accounts for nearly 3% of all childhood cancers.Key Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Children’s National Hospital has a team of individuals who are highly skilled and experienced in the treatment of bone tumors, including osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma. Children’s National patients have access to the most current therapies in treating pediatric cancer through Children’s Oncology Group’s protocols and other clinical trials.
In addition, the Patient and Family Support Program Cancer and Blood Disorders provides comprehensive mental health and psychosocial services and helpful resources for all patients treated in the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, as well as patients’ parents and siblings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is osteogenic sarcoma?
What causes osteogenic sarcoma?
What are the symptoms of osteogenic sarcoma?
How is osteogenic sarcoma diagnosed?
How is osteogenic sarcoma treated in children?
Long-term outlook for a child with Ewing sarcoma or osteosarcoma
Meet the Providers Who Treat Bone Tumors
Departments that Treat Bone Tumors

Oncology
The Oncology Program at Children's National is ranked one of the best cancer centers for children by U.S. News & World Report thanks to our high level of experience and expertise. Learn more about this program.

Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
Ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, our pediatric orthopaedic and sports medicine teams are a top choice for spine deformities like scoliosis, bone health, orthopaedic surgery and other treatments.

Sarcoma Surgery
Surgeons at Children's National perform biopsies, tumors removals and other procedures at a high volume, collaborating with experts in oncology, musculoskeletal radiology, pathology, radiation oncology, genetics, physical therapy and psychology. Their wealth of experience directly translates into superior skill and enables them to treat every type of tumor, even the most complex.