Ewing's Sarcoma
Definition
Ewing's sarcoma is a cancer that affects children, teens, and less often, young adults. It begins in developing bone cells. Ewing's sarcoma cells grow uncontrollably and form masses or lumps called tumors. They can start in any bone in the body but about half of all cases involve flat bones such as the pelvic bones and the long bones in the leg—the tibia, fibula, and femur.
Description
Ewing's sarcoma is the second most common bone tumor among children and teens. It accounts for about 1% of all childhood cancers. This cancer is named for James Ewing, the researcher who first described the tumor in 1921. There are some...
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