Ewing's Sarcoma Learning Center

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Ewing's sarcoma is a malignant (cancerous) bone tumor that affects children.

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Symptoms
Fever (can occur; Pain at the site of the tumor; Swelling at the site of the tumor (occasionally.
Causes
Ewing's sarcoma can occur any time during childhood and young adulthood, but usually develops during puberty, when bo...
Tests
If a tumor is suspected, tests to locate the primary tumor and any spread (metastasis) often include: Biopsy of the t...
Treatments
Treatment should be done by a cancer specialist (oncologist) and often includes a combination of: Radiation therapy t...
Drugs
Ewing's sarcoma is a cancer that affects children, teens, and less often, young adults. It begins in developing bone ...
Alternative Therapies
For additional information and resources, see cancer support group.
Complications
The treatments needed to fight this disease have many complications, which should be discussed on an individual basis.
Prevention
Ewing's sarcoma is a cancer that affects children, teens, and less often, young adults. It begins in developing bone ...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if your child has any of the symptoms of Ewing's sarcoma. An early diagnosis can incre...

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