Cancer is personal. So is how we care for you. You don’t have to travel far to get personalized orthopedic cancer care and support services. Orthopedic surgeons who specialize in oncology care for bone cancer, joint tumors (chondrosarcoma and osteosarcoma) and muscle cancers (also called soft tissue sarcomas) at Via Christi in Wichita, Kansas, provide advanced care in a healing environment. Your doctor starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Then, your orthopedic oncology care team works with you to create a personalized care plan.
Orthopedic oncology delivers targeted therapy for your cancer needs
We’re dedicated to delivering targeted cancer therapies with supportive cancer care services. Your multispecialty care team includes orthopedic cancer specialists who diagnose and deliver treatment options for musculoskeletal cancer that develops in bone or soft tissue, such as the muscle, including:
- Bone cancer (bone sarcoma)
- Metastatic bone cancer that has spread from other parts of your body
- Soft tissue sarcoma
Our orthopedic specialists also have the expertise to diagnose and treat non-cancerous bone and soft tissue lesions, such as lipoma, enchondroma, osteochondroma, non-ossifying fibroma, and Paget disease.
Benefits of orthopedic cancer care services close to home
At Via Christi, we provide hope and support. Treatment options include specialized cancer treatments, clinical trials and a healing place for your body, mind and spirit. Your orthopedic oncology care team works together to help make your appointments as easy and coordinated as possible. And our care team, which can include an oncology nurse navigator, is here to help answer your questions and connect you with supportive care services and cancer rehabilitation programs. Your care team at Via Christi delivers a collaborative approach to diagnosis and treatment and supports your recovery after having chemotherapy, radiation therapy or surgery. We provide:
- Cancer screening
- Cancer wellness and survivorship support
- Oncology nutrition consultations
Learn more about orthopedic cancer care at Via Christi.
