Bone and Cartilage Tumors

Neutron therapy is appropriate for the following histologies:

  • Chondrosarcoma
  • Ewing's sarcoma
  • Fibrosarcoma of bone
  • Giant cell tumors, malignant
  • Osteogenic sarcoma
Patients who may benefit from neutron therapy include:
  • Patients who want to avoid the surgical option of amputation.
  • Newly diagnosed patients with unresectable (inoperable) disease, or residual disease following surgery (positive margins).
  • Patients whose disease has recurred after surgery.


For general questions please contact neutrons@fnal.gov   Or call 630-840-3865
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