Ewing Sarcoma

Overview

The Ewing family of tumors is a group of cancers that include Ewing sarcoma, a rare type of cancer that affects bones or nearby soft tissue. This disease most often occurs in children or young adults, but it can happen at any age. Ewing sarcoma is the second most common bone cancer in children and adolescents and most commonly affects pelvic or leg bones. It can also affect the arm bones, ribs, spine, and other sites.

Why choose Mayo Clinic

• Experience. Because Ewing sarcoma is a rare disease, not all doctors are experienced in treating it. At Mayo Clinic, you will find the expertise you need.
• Technology. Mayo makes extensive use of the newest technology to improve chances for positive outcomes.
• Team approach. A multispecialty team of experts will work together to diagnose and treat your disease. This team may include both pediatric and adult cancer specialists. Specialists may include pediatric and medical oncologists, orthopedic oncologists, radiation therapists, plastic and vascular surgeons, and rehabilitation experts, as well as social workers and child life therapists.
• Comprehensive cancer center. Mayo Clinic Cancer Center meets strict standards for a National Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer center, which recognizes scientific excellence and a multidisciplinary approach focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and in Jacksonville, Fla., are ranked among the Best Hospitals for cancer by U.S. News & World Report.

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