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==How do I know if I have Ewing's sarcoma and what are the symptoms of Ewing's sarcoma?== | ==How do I know if I have Ewing's sarcoma and what are the symptoms of Ewing's sarcoma?== | ||
Usual symptoms of Ewing's sarcoma include: | Usual symptoms of Ewing's sarcoma include: | ||
:*Pain at the site of the tumor | :*Pain at the site of the tumor | ||
:*Swelling at the site of the tumor | :*Swelling at the site of the tumor | ||
:*Pathologic fracture | |||
:*Fever | |||
Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible. | Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible. | ||
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What is Ewing's sarcoma?
Ewing's sarcoma is a malignant bone tumor in children. It named after Dr. James Ewing, who described a bone tumor which was unlike the common bone tumor. Usual symptoms include fever, pain at the site of the tumor and swelling at the site of the tumor. The tumor often spreads to the lungs and other bones. Treatments include surgical excision, radiation therapy, chemotherapy or a combination of them.
How do I know if I have Ewing's sarcoma and what are the symptoms of Ewing's sarcoma?
Usual symptoms of Ewing's sarcoma include:
- Pain at the site of the tumor
- Swelling at the site of the tumor
- Pathologic fracture
- Fever
Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.
Who is at risk for Ewing's sarcoma?
How to know you have Ewing's sarcoma?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for Ewing's sarcoma?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Ewing's sarcoma
Prevention of Ewing's sarcoma
What to expect (Outook/Prognosis)?
Copyleft Sources
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/NWS/content/NWS_1_1x_What_is_Ewing_s_Sarcoma_.asp