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Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

About Pediatric Solid Tumors

When your child is diagnosed with a solid tumor that needs to be removed surgically, it's important to ensure they receive the absolute best care.

The surgical oncologists at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh have trained at the nation’s leading cancer centers. They are among the most experienced pediatric cancer surgeons in the country. Experts at UPMC Children's diagnose and treat children and adolescents with all cancer and tumor types.

Surgical oncology offers seamless service coordination with UPMC Children’s Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, the largest and most comprehensive childhood cancer center in western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and northern West Virginia.

Through the UPMC Children’s surgical oncology program, your child can benefit from:

  • Access to clinical trials — UPMC Children’s is a full and founding member of the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), the world’s largest group devoted to childhood cancer research. This relationship allows us to enroll our cancer patients in nearly 100 active clinical trials — studies of the newest and most promising cancer treatments.
  • Expertise and specialization — Our pediatric surgical oncologists have extensive experience with the latest surgical techniques for treating the most complex solid tumors, including neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, hepatoblastoma, sarcoma, germ cell tumors, and more.
  • Family-centered care — Our team strives to encircle your child and family with education, emotional support, and counseling throughout your child’s treatment journey.
  • Minimally invasive techniques — Our surgeons use advanced, minimally invasive surgical techniques whenever possible to minimize pain and improve recovery and outcomes.
  • Multidisciplinary approach —We work as a team with other pediatric specialists — including hematologists, oncologists, pathologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, and other professionals — to create a personalized treatment plan for your child.
  • Postsurgical care and survivorship — Cancer care at UPMC Children’s means we’re here for your child’s full cancer journey and long-term recovery, including rehabilitation, follow-up care, and survivorship programs.