Surgical Oncology at Drexel University College of Medicine(TM) covers the whole spectrum of cancer. We have innovative approaches to the management of many problems in cancer patients. We also participate in institutional and national trials of new drugs and procedures. Below is a brief summary of our philosophy and approach to various tumor types:   Thyroid Cancer Tumors found in the thyroid are not all malignant, many that are malignant are considered ‘low risk’. Our treatment approach is tailored to each person’s risk of recurrence. We work closely with the departments of pathology and nuclear medicine to develop our management plan.   Esophageal Cancer The management of patients with cancer of the esophagus requires a multidisciplinary approach. Treatment does not have to start with surgery, for certain patients, starting with chemotherapy and/or radiation before surgery is done may improve survival. Your treatment should be individualized and not one size fits all.   Stomach Cancer Surgery remains the mainstay of treatment for eligible patients with stomach cancer. Not every stomach cancer surgery has to involve removing the entire stomach, leaving a part of the stomach makes it easier to eat and gain weight after surgery.   Pancreas cancer Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for eligible patients with pancreatic cancer as well. Our surgeons are skilled in the performance of this technically demanding procedure. For patients who are not eligible for removal of the tumor there are many other options for therapy.   Liver Cancer Tumors that grow in the liver (hepatocellular cancer) and those that spread there from other sites (metastatic tumors) are eligible for removal (resection) or destruction (ablation, embolization). We have special programs for patients with these tumors.   Adrenal tumors Most adrenal tumors are not malignant cancers, many can be removed laparoscopically.   Sarcoma Sarcoma is a broad classification for tumors arising from the body’s muscle, bone, blood vessels, nerves, fat and connective tissue. These tumors range from benign (won’t spread and kill a patient) to very aggressive malignant (often spreads and kills a patient). The right approach to the management of these tumors is dependent on their location and what kind of tumor they are. Because these tumors are so rare, it is probably safest to be treated by a doctor who, like us, is experience in the treatment of sarcomas.