How are desmoplastic small round cell tumors treated?

DSRCT may be treated with:

  • Chemotherapy to shrink the tumor and prevent new ones from forming. Chemotherapy uses medicine that goes through the body to kill cancer cells wherever they are. Children who undergo chemotherapy at Miami Cancer Institute can choose from a variety of interactive experiences in our child-friendly Infusionarium.
  • Surgery to remove the cancerous areas. Our surgeons are leaders in procedures that not only completely remove tumors but also make sure patients can use the affected body part as freely as possible.
  • Radiation therapy using the radiation modality best suited for each individual patient, often relying on intensity modulated image-guided radiation therapy or pencil beam scanning proton therapy. Our radiation oncologists will create a care plan specifically for your child.

Because treatment can be confusing and stressful for children, our child life specialists are on hand to answer questions and help ease anxiety.

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials

Miami Cancer Institute can provide access to clinical trials not widely available elsewhere. Clinical trials find new ways to treat and diagnose cancer and are ongoing. If an appropriate trial is available, we will talk to you about the benefits and risks.

Tumor Board

Tumor Board

A multidisciplinary team of cancer experts including surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, plastic reconstructive surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, genetic counselors, medical geneticists, social workers, patient navigators and clinical trials staff meet weekly to discuss select complex cases and determine the best course of care. Bone Marrow Transplant experts and hematologic oncology experts are also available to discuss complex cases.

Pediatric Support Services

Pediatric Support Services

Our Pediatric Support Center team addresses your child’s social and emotional needs. They also support the whole family, including siblings. We provide a compassionate environment, engaging activities and a range of complementary therapies. Our goal is to make sure your child remains psychologically healthy during treatment and beyond.

Pediatric Infusionarium

Pediatric Infusionarium

Cancer treatment can be scary. Distractions can help kids tolerate their therapy better. That’s why Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute created the Pediatric Infusionarium. It’s a space that uses virtual reality and live feeds to connect kids to technological experiences during treatments, easing the effects of chemotherapy.

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