Solid Tumor Program
Solid tumors in children are often very different from tumors in adults. They are also much rarer. The best care involves specialists in these rare tumors working closely together as a team. Your child's treatment plan at Monroe Carell will integrate chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy, stem cell transplant and immunotherapy in ways that best fit their needs.
Conditions We Treat
We provide treatment for all solid tumors and their related conditions, including:
- Malignant melanoma
- Ovarian cancer
Why Choose Solid Tumor Care at Monroe Carell
- Expert care
We are experts in the treatment of neuroblastoma, the most common malignant solid tumor in children. Ours is one of the only programs in the nation that can administer therapeutic metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) therapy for treatment of high-risk and relapsed neuroblastoma.
- Collaborative care
Our program has extensive surgical expertise in all medical specialties including interventional radiology, pediatric surgery, neurosurgery, urology, head and neck, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, cardiology, vascular, plastics, reconstruction and others to ensure we provide every treatment option for every patient.
- Integrated care
All patients receive a comprehensive multidisciplinary treatment evaluation at our tumor board conference to ensure integrated and coordinated care.
- Access to clinical trials
We provide an extensive clinical trial portfolio for patients with newly diagnosed and relapsed solid tumors, include protocols that incorporate novel experimental cancer drugs, immunotherapy and personalized medicine therapies.
- Child-focused radiation services
Our experienced pediatric radiation oncologists assist in the administration of therapeutic radiation in small children, with pediatric anesthesiology support. Our radiation oncologists have significant experience with Proton radiotherapy, which will be available soon.
- Age-specific care
Our Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program resources ensure teenagers and young adults receive the optimal oncology care throughout their journey.
- Post-treatment care
All patients have access to the REACH Survivorship Clinic after treatment is completed.
