Ewing’s Sarcoma in Adults
Ewing’s sarcoma, peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PPNET), and Askin’s tumor are classified as Ewing’s tumors. It is most often found in children, adolescents, and young adults.
Chromosomal translocation and fusion between chromosomes is the basic cause of this cancer. These tumors can occur anywhere in the body, but most commonly present in the pelvis, proximal long tubular bones (such as the ribs, femur, and humerus), and/or soft tissues.
Prognosis, based on age, has led to controversy. Some studies show that the older a person is at diagnosis, the poorer the outconme of treatment. Others studies show no age-related survival differences. This article examines whether age at diagnosis affects prognosis:
How to Treat the Ewing’s Family of Sarcomas in Adult Patients
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