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What is the Ewing’s family of tumors?
The Ewing’s family of tumors include: Ewing’s tumor of bone; extraosseous
Ewing’s (tumor growing outside of the bone); primitive neuroectodermal tumor
(PNET), also known as peripheral neuroepithelioma; and Askin’s tumor (PNET of
the chest wall). These tumors are rare diseases in which cancer (malignant)
cells are found in the bone and soft tissues. Ewing’s family of tumors most
frequently occurs in teenagers.
If a patient has symptoms (such as pain, stiffness, or tenderness in the bone)
the doctor may order x-rays and other tests. The doctor may also cut out a
piece of tissue from the affected area. This is called a biopsy. The tissue
will be looked at under a microscope to see if there are any cancer cells. This
test may be done in the hospital.
The chance of recovery (prognosis) and choice of treatment depend on the
location, size, and stage of the cancer (how far the cancer has spread), how
the cancer cells react to the treatment, and the patient’s age and general
health.
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