Ewing's sarcoma (patient information)

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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 pain at the site of the tumor, swelling at the site of the tumor, pathologival fracture and fever. 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?

It is not clear for the cause of Ewing's sarcoma.

How to know you have Ewing's sarcoma?

If a tumor is suspected, tests include:

• Biopsy: It is the most important test to verify the disease.

• Skeletal x-ray

• Chest X-ray: This plain x-ray of your chest may be done to see if the cancer has spread to your lungs.

• CT scan of the chest

• Whole Bone Scan: The goal of a whole body bone scan is to show if a cancer has metastasized to your bones.

When to seek urgent medical care?

Call your health care provider if symptoms of Ewing's sarcoma develop. If you experience either of the following symptoms, seeking urgent medical care as soon as possible:

• Pathological fracture

Where to find medical care for Ewing's sarcoma?

Directions to Hospitals Treating Ewing's sarcoma

Copyleft Sources

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/NWS/content/NWS_1_1x_What_is_Ewing_s_Sarcoma_.asp

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001302.htm