What are the treatments for Desmoid tumor?
Specific treatment for Desmoid tumor will be determined by your child’s physician based on: • your child’s age, overall health, and medical history • extent of the disease • your child’s tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies • how your child’s doctor expects the disease may progress • your opinion or preference Treatment may include: • Surgery – surgical removal of the tumor by a surgeon is the primary treatment; because Desmoid tumor rarely metastasizes, often surgery alone is the only treatment. There is a high recurrence rate with Desmoid tumor, so often more than one surgery is needed. • Anti-inflammatory medication – given to help manage pain and swelling. In some cases these medications will cause the tumor to slowly shrink. • Radiation therapy – using high-energy rays (radiation) from a specialized machine to damage or kill cancer cells and shrink tumors; used alone or in conjunction with surgery. • Hormone therapy – because some hormones seem to increase
