Ewing sarcoma is a rare malignancy that affects the soft tissues and bones, as was already described. Although it can affect any bone, it typically begins in the legs and pelvis. Rarely, it could start in the soft tissues of the breast, abdomen, limbs, or another area of the body. Although it can appear at any age, it primarily affects kids and young people.
Ewing sarcoma cannot be prevented in any way. Yet, if you receive a prompt diagnosis, you can fully recover.
Ewing sarcoma often develops in the femur or thigh bone after beginning in the pelvis. It can, however, spread to other bones, bone marrow, and occasionally even life-sustaining organs like your lungs, heart, and kidneys. The following are the various forms of Ewing sarcoma:
The most prevalent form of the Ewing sarcoma family of tumors is Ewing sarcoma of the bone. Osteosarcoma was initially named by Dr. James Ewing in 192 because it appeared differently under the microscope from other frequent bone malignancies. Radiation therapy is known to be effective in treating this form of sarcoma.Extra-osseous Ewing Tumor: Cancer affects the muscles and cartilage that surround your bones.
Primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PPNET) in the periphery: A rare form of childhood cancer. Tumors can form in soft tissue or bone. The tumor and extra-osseous Ewing tumor share a number of characteristics. But PPNET, which starts in the chest wall, is referred to as an Askin tumor.
Pain, stiffness, and swelling are the most common symptoms of Ewing sarcoma that often get confused with growing pain in children and sports injuries in adults. The other symptoms of Ewing sarcoma are:
A visible lump that is tender and warm to touch
Unexplained weight loss and fever
Limping due to pain in the legs
Easily broken bone without a cause
Easily getting tired
If the tumor is near the spine, causing paralysis, or loss of bladder control
Loss of appetite
Anemia
