Ewings Sarcoma & Medical MalpracticeWritten by Michael Monheit, Esquire, Monheit Law, PC
Ewing’s sarcoma, a childhood cancer, is fairly rare, but is often curable. Information on Ewings sacroma is key! The most important factor is making an early diagnosis. The second critical piece of information on Ewings sarcoma is choice and monitoring of proper pediatric cancer treatment. Ewing’s sarcoma mostly strikes between ages of 10 and 20, but younger children and older adults can also get disease. The cause of Ewing's sarcoma is unknown. Like other cancers it is not infectious and cannot be passed on to other people. However, like other sarcomas; it can be spread to other parts of body. Symptoms of Ewing's sarcoma vary depending on location and size of cancer. The most common symptoms are pain and swelling or tenderness in affected area. Pain may become very intense when tumor is located near important nerves, like in pelvis or spine. Swelling is often seen, especially when long bones of arms or legs are affected. Sometimes Ewing’s sarcoma tumor can interfere with movement and can weaken bones, occasionally leading to a fracture. Other Ewing’s sarcoma symptoms may include tiredness, fever, weight loss, and anemia. Ewing’s sarcoma may be diagnosed from x-rays, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scan, positron emission tomography (PET) scan, or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A specialist must biopsy a mass when Ewing's sarcoma is suspected. A bone marrow biopsy may also be needed to evaluate extent of Ewing’s sarcoma. Information on curing Ewings sarcoma: Most children with Ewing's sarcoma can be cured. Even if tumor returns, further treatment may be given successfully. Surgery and radiotherapy can stop bones from growing and may make muscles and tendons shorter. Thusly, further operations later in life are necessary. However, most children who are successfully treated for Ewing's sarcoma grow up with little disability if a timely diagnosis is made and proper Ewing’s sarcoma treatment begins.
| | Air Duct Filters And Fighting AllergiesWritten by Duane Johnson
Allergies are an unpleasant fact of life for many today. The symtoms are all too common including, sneezing, coughing, runny nose, breathing difficulties, skin inflammations, and more. A true allergy sufferer knows how difficult it is to deal with these symptoms on a daily basis.If your allergy is to airborne elements, you are really at mercy of changing winds, weather, and seasons too when you are outdoors. There isn't much that can be done to control outside environment, but there is plenty that you can do to try to control allergens in air when you are indoors. There are several tools at allergy sufferer's disposal to help, but some of most effective are air purifiers that can help scrub air of allergic compounds and remove allergy causing contaminants. Air duct filters are another valuable weapon in arsenal for cleaning air you breathe. Either used by themselves or in tandem with other air cleaners such as air purifiers, they can help rid air of following:
|
