FDA Approves Drug for Rare Cancer
Published on in CHOP News
CHOP played an instrumental role in leading one of two clinical trials that led to the approval of Xalkori® for unresectable, recurrent, or refractory ALK-positive IMT.
Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Program News and Updates
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Case Study: Rotationplasty for Osteosarcoma
Published on in Orthopaedics Update
Van Nes rotationplasty surgery for osteosarcoma is a “functional amputation” in which the the foot is rotated 180 degrees on the vertical axis and the ankle becomes a functioning knee joint.
Case Study: Osteosarcoma and Limb Salvage Surgery
Published on in CHOP News
Read this case study about a patient who received treatment for osteosarcoma and underwent limb salvage surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Case Study: The Benefits of Vascularized Fibular Graft After Bone Tumor Resection
Published on in Orthopaedics Update, Oncology Update
This case study highlights a multimodal approach to surgical management of osteosarcomas in young children, maximizing control while providing a functional limb that will grow with the child.
Recent FDA Approval Opens New Possibilities for CAR T-cell Therapies
Published on in Children's Doctor, Cancer Connections
CHOP has been at the forefront of developing cell therapy to treat ALL. Some next steps include initiating clinical trials for AML and, ultimately, making this treatment work for solid tumors.
Removing the Osteosarcoma While Sparing the Limb and Function
Published on in Children's Doctor
Using the case of a 14-year-old male diagnosed with osteosarcoma, we discuss the diagnosis and treatment of bone cancer with the goal of preserving limbs and functions.
Rarity of Ewing Sarcoma Makes Quick Diagnosis Uncommon
Published on in Orthopaedics Update
We present three cases of Ewing sarcoma treated at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), where a multidisciplinary team of experts focuses on curing the patients as well as preserving limb function and growth potential.
The Surgery Team that’s Saving Lives, Sparing Limbs, and Serving Kids with Osteosarcoma
Published on in Orthopaedics Update
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) provides two cases from its Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Program, where preserving limb function and growth potential are paramount to their successful treatment plan.
South Jersey Magazine Features CHOP Patient and Surgeon
Published on in CHOP News
South Jersey Magazine features the story of Lily Conway who was treated for a giant cell tumor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
New Program Focuses on Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors
Published on in Oncology Update, Cancer Connections
CHOP recently launched a Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor Program, a collaboration between teams from Orthopedics and Oncology.