Cancer

Ewing Sarcoma See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Cancer FAQs See All  Ewing Sarcoma: Introduction in Overview Ewing Sarcoma is a type of cancer that tends to start in the bone. Learn more....more  Ewing Sarcoma: Risk Factors in Overview A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn about risk factors for Ewing sarcoma. ...more  Ewing Sarcoma: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis If you or your child has symptoms of Ewing sarcoma, you'll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn what tests you may have. ...more  X-rays of the Extremities in Understanding Your Diagnosis X-rays use invisible electromagnetic energy beams to make images of internal tissues, bones, and organs. Standard X-rays are done for many reasons, including diagnosing tumors or bone injuries. ...more  Ewing Sarcoma: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment There are various treatment choices for Ewing sarcoma. Learn about the different treatment options....more  Ewing Sarcoma: Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn more about how chemo is used to treat Ewing sarcoma. ...more  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast. ...more  Infection and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox. ...more  Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment in Deciding on Treatment, Other Treatment Side Effects Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment....more  Ewing Sarcoma: Overview in Cancer FAQs Ewing sarcoma is a type of cancer that most often starts in the bone. It can also start in soft tissues. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments....more