Che differenza c'è tra sarcoma e tumore?
Che differenza c'è tra sarcoma e tumore?
Con il termine sarcoma si intende un gruppo ampio ed eterogeneo di tumori che hanno origine dalle cellule mesenchimali dalle quali, durante la formazione dell'embrione, si sviluppano diversi tipi di tessuti corporei.
What are the symptoms of Ewing sarcoma?
- Ewing sarcoma is a type of cancerous tumor that mainly affects children and young adults. Ewing sarcoma usually occurs in the long bones of the arms and legs, pelvis, or chest. Symptoms may include swelling over the location of the tumor, and pain which gets worse over time. Other symptoms may depend on the size and location of the tumor.
Can Ewing sarcoma be prevented?
- Ewing sarcoma can't be prevented. This type of cancer is not inherited and there is no known link to any lifestyle or environmental issues. Any signs or symptoms should be checked out as soon as possible.
What is the prevalence of Ewing sarcoma in the US?
- FDA-approved indication: Advanced soft tissue sarcoma (STS) who have received prior chemotherapy. It has been estimated that about 1.5 per one million children and young adults has Ewing sarcoma in the United States. This is about 200 cases per year. It mainly affects people of European descent.
Can Ewing sarcoma spread to lungs?
- Ewing sarcoma can spread from where it started to other areas, making treatment and recovery more difficult. Ewing sarcoma most often spreads to the lungs and to other bones. Long-term treatment side effects.
