The symptoms of Ewing's sarcoma, which is a type of cancer that affects the bones of children and adolescents, are not very specific and can often be confused with other bone diseases. The main signs of Ewing's sarcoma are:
- Local pain and swelling;
- Fever;
- Weight loss;
- Anemia and changes in blood composition.
This type of tumor mainly affects the long bones of the body. Its highest incidence is in the femur, bones of the basin and in the humerus, the long bone of the arm. Although not common, this tumor can also affect other bones in the body and easily creates metastasis, especially in the lungs.
The diagnosis of Ewing's sarcoma is made on the basis of X-ray, tomography and magnetic resonance, where the tumor can be clearly seen.
Treatment of Ewing's Sarcoma
The treatment of Ewing's sarcoma consists of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, but surgical removal of the tumor, when possible, is the most effective treatment for the cure of this type of cancer.
When Ewing's sarcoma creates metastases in other organs, the chances of cancer healing are greatly reduced and the treatment is more complex.
Useful link:
- Ewing's sarcoma
