Ewing’s sarcoma is a cancerous tumor that affects the bones and their surrounding tissue. Predominantly affecting young adolescents, aged 15-20, Ewing’s sarcoma develops in cartilage, thigh bones, tissue or certain nerve endings. 87% of all cases develop in the bones. According to WebMD, Ewing’s sarcoma is a very rare condition, affecting approximately 200 adolescents in the USA each year. It is believed to be more common in males and it mostly affects Caucasians. Although Ewing’s sarcoma is rare, it has good survival rates. Approximately 70% of children and teenagers diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma make a full recovery from this disease.
There is a theory that Ewing’s sarcoma can be caused by changes in DNA coding, which appear immediately after birth but only manifest themselves 15 to 20 years later. However, it has been proven that Ewing’s sarcoma is not an inherited genetic disorder that runs in families. Rather, this disease is generally believed to be caused by environmental factors that can cause adverse side effects over time, such as exposure to radiation and radical chemicals. In very rare cases, Ewing’s sarcoma can appear as a secondary cancer in people who have undergone several courses of radiation therapy.
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