Sarcoma, Ewing

Introduction

Ewing sarcoma is a rare type of bone cancer.

Bone cancer is itself rare, with around 600 cases being diagnosed in the UK each year.

The three main types of primary bone cancer are chondrosarcoma, osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma.

Ewing sarcoma most commonly affects people who are 10 to 20 years old.

Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 7 Jul 2016

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Introduction

Ewing sarcoma is a rare type of bone cancer. Bone cancer is itself rare, with around 600 cases being diagnosed in the UK each year.

Sarcomas

A sarcoma is a type of cancer that develops in the body's supporting tissues. Bone sarcomas and soft tissue sarcomas are the two main types. Ewing sarcoma usually occurs in bone. It most commonly de

Symptoms of Ewing sarcoma

The symptoms of Ewing sarcoma will depend on the size of the cancer and where it is in the body. The main symptoms are pain in the affected area that gets progressively worse, and swelling and tender

What causes Ewing sarcoma?

Likeother types of bone cancer, the exact cause of Ewing sarcoma isunknown. As thecondition tends to predominantly affect older children and teenagers, one theory isthat it may be related to fast-gro

Diagnosing Ewing sarcoma

Whenyou visit your GP because of bone pain, they'll ask you about your symptoms and examine the affected area. Your GP may refer you foran X-ray to check for anything abnormal. Ifabnormalities are f

Treating Ewing sarcoma

Like all types of cancer, the earlier Ewing sarcoma is diagnosed, the easier it is to treat. Ewing sarcoma is usually treated with a combination of chemotherapy ,surgery and radiotherapy. Chemothera

Living with bone cancer

If you're diagnosed with bone cancer, it can be upsetting andfrightening.Knowing as much about the type of cancer you have and the best treatment options will help youmake decisions. The majority of

Information about you

If you or your child hasEwing sarcoma, your clinical team will pass information about you/your child on to the National Congenital Anomaly and Rare Diseases Registration Service (NCARDRS). This helps

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