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Ewing's sarcoma - Treatment

Alternative Names

Ewing's family of tumors; Primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNET)

Treatment:

Treatment should be done by a cancer specialist (oncologist) and often includes a combination of:

Chemotherapy
- Cyclophosphamide
- Vincristine
- Dactinomycin
- Doxorubicin
- Ifosfamide
- Etoposide
Radiation therapy to the tumor site
Surgical excision (removal) of the primary tumor

Support Groups:

For additional information and resources, see cancer support group.

Expectations (prognosis):

The prognosis depends on the location of the tumor, and whether or not the cancer has spread. The best chance for cure is with a combination of treatments that includes chemotherapy plus radiation or surgery, provided at an institution that frequently treats this type of cancer.

Complications:

The treatments needed to fight this disease have many complications, which should be discussed on an individual basis.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if your child has any of the symptoms of Ewing's sarcoma. An early diagnosis can increase the possibility of a favorable outcome.

X-ray

Ewings sarcoma - X-ray

Reviewed last on: 3/21/2008
Stephen Grund, MD, PhD, Chief of Hematology/Oncology and Director of the George Bray Cancer Center at New Britain General Hospital, New Britain, CT. Review provided byVeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2008:12(1):89-97.

Skubitz KM, D'Adamo DR. Sarcoma. Mayo Clin Proc. 2007:82(11):1409-32.

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