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Ewings sarcoma

Ewing's sarcoma is a malignant form of bone cancer. Ewing's sarcoma affects men more often than women, and is normally detected at the age of 10 - 25 years. This cancer normally affects the arms and legs, but can occur in all bone tissue.

- Biopsy is needed to diagnose

The only sure way to diagnose is by taking a biopsy (tissue sample) of the affected area, but imaging can help locate the tumor and see which areas are affected. It's special MRI examination and CT used to provide detailed images of the cancerous tumor. Ewing's sarcoma can develop large tumors, which can affect the entire leg affected.

- The treatment is transverse

The treatment of Ewing's sarcoma is transversal, and a combination of radiation therapy, surgery and chemotherapy is used. The treatment can cure up to 60% of treated people.

- Regular check

In the event of deterioration or similar, people should go to check to see if any development or further growth has occurred. This is normally done with systematic blood tests, urine tests, x-rays (see imaging) to estimate any size development or bloom. Every six months or annually, an X-ray may be necessary, but it may be taken less frequently if no further development is seen.

Also read: - You need to know this about bone cancer! (Here you will also find a great overview of benign and malignant forms of bone cancer)