Ewing's sarcoma is a form of cancer which begins in the immature nerve tissue in the bone marrow. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Ewing's sarcoma, including information about its symptoms and how it is diagnosed and treated.
In cases of Ewing's sarcoma, symptoms of the cancer may include pain, bone fracture, fatigue, and fever. This eMedTV segment discusses symptoms of Ewing's sarcoma, which may also include swelling, tenderness, or stiffness in the affected area.
In the case of Ewing's sarcoma, diagnosis usually involves a physical exam and additional tests. This eMedTV resource identifies tests used in diagnosing Ewing's sarcoma (such as blood tests, CT scans, bone scans, and MRIs).
There are no Ewing's sarcoma stages. As explained in this section of the eMedTV library, cases of Ewing's sarcoma are usually classified as being localized, metastatic, or recurrent.
Options for Ewing's sarcoma treatment may include surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. This eMedTV segment describes each of these treatments for Ewing's sarcoma and includes information about side effects, second opinions, and follow-up care.
Instead of breaking down options for Ewing's sarcoma treatment by stage, this eMedTV Web page describes treatments based on whether the cancer is localized, metastatic, or recurrent.
Factors affecting a Ewing's sarcoma prognosis include the size and location of the tumor. This eMedTV article identifies other factors that may affect the prognosis for someone with Ewing's sarcoma and provides links to additional information.
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