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.
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.
This procedure may be used to diagnose back or neck pain, fractures or broken bones, arthritis, degeneration of the disks, tumors, or other problems.
A bone scan is an imaging test used to look at the skeleton. It is done to find areas of physical and chemical changes in bone. A bone scan may also be used to see if treatment of certain conditions is working.
Computed tomography is an imaging test that uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed images of the body. A CT scan shows details of the bones, muscles, fat, and organs.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a large magnet, radiofrequencies, and a computer to make detailed pictures of organs and structures within the body. It is used to diagnose health problems.
A bone biopsy is a procedure done to remove tissue or cells from the body to be looked at under a microscope.
Being told you have (or your child has) Ewing sarcoma can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in the body. Learn about the stages of Ewing sarcoma.
Once Ewing sarcoma has been diagnosed, you'll likely need other tests to learn more about the cancer. Learn what tests you may need.