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Knew Ewing’s Sarcoma and Leukemia Cancer

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Ewing’s Sarcoma

Another type of cancer that affects the bone is Ewing’s sarcoma. It is similar to osteosarcoma because it also affects adolescents and young adults, and usually attacks the legs or pelvis.

Most teens with Ewing’s sarcoma receiving chemotherapy and undergoing surgery. Some patients also need lightning, in addition to surgery or in lieu thereof, to be sure to destroy the remaining cells. Ewing’s sarcoma generally responds well to chemotherapy and radiation.

Osteosarcoma and Ewing’s sarcoma share common risk factors and the same side effects of treatment. The chances of recovery depend on the location of the tumor, its size and whether it has spread. But both types of bone cancer respond well to treatment and, in many cases are curable. (more…)

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Known Cancer in The Lymph System

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

The term lymphoma refers to cancer that develops in the lymphatic system, which includes lymph nodes, thymus, spleen, adenoids, tonsils and bone marrow. The role of the lymphatic system is fighting the germs that cause infections and diseases. Most adolescents with lymphoma have Hodgkin’s disease (cancer of lymph tissue) or non-Hodgkin lymphoma (cancer of immune system cells that circulate in our bodies).

Hodgkin’s disease usually occurs in adolescents and young adults. May arise in lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, chest or other body sites. Lymph nodes were enlarged, but in general there is pain. Hodgkin’s disease is characterized by the presence of abnormal cells and large, called Reed-Sternberg cells are detected with a microscope after a biopsy (a procedure in which a doctor takes a small tissue sample for the presence of cells cancer). The chemotherapy and often radiation are used to treat Hodgkin’s disease. (more…)

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