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Ewing sarcoma is a bone cancer that usually begins in the ribs, shoulder blades, pelvic (hip) bones or the long bones in the arms or upper legs.
Ewing sarcoma develops when a stem cell starts to grow abnormally, forming a tumor.
To determine if your child has Ewing sarcoma, your specialized doctor may perform a variety of imaging and biopsy tests including:
Our expert doctors will determine the best course of treatment based on your child’s age, overall health, location of the tumor and other factors. Your child’s doctor will discuss all options for the best outcome for your child. Sometimes a combination of treatments is needed.
Non-Surgical Treatment
Chemotherapy
Radiation therapy
Surgical Treatment
Treatment for Ewing sarcoma may include a producede called limb-salvage surgery. In the past, amputation was frequently used to treat Ewing sarcoma. However today, limb-salvage surgery can often be performed instead of amputation. During this surgical procedure, the doctor aves your child’s limb by removing only the tumor and surrounding bone, cartilage or other nearby tissue, not the whole limb
We provide exceptional care to patients and their families, putting children in the best hands for successful diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.