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Archive of International Journal of Cancer and Allied Science

2022 Volume 2 Issue 1

Ewing’s Sarcoma in a 58-Year-Old Man: Challenges of Cancer Diagnosis During the COVID-19 Era


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  1. nd Department of Lung Diseases and Tuberculosis, Medical University of Białystok, Poland.
Abstract

Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare and highly aggressive tumor, is prone to recurrence even after extensive surgery and often metastasizes early. Typically seen in children and adolescents aged 10–20 years, it affects older individuals in approximately 30% of cases. This report details a 58-year-old man presenting with a foot tumor, back pain, and left leg discomfort. A chest x-ray revealing a lung mass led to a referral to the Pulmonology Department, but the diagnosis was delayed for months, worsening the prognosis of this aggressive malignancy. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted global healthcare, redirecting resources and delaying the diagnosis of non-COVID conditions. This has resulted in more patients presenting with advanced disease, limiting treatment options. Patient fear of infection further complicates timely diagnosis. This case underscores the impact of the pandemic on oncology care.


How to cite this article
Vancouver
Mojsak D, Dębczyński M, Kuklińska B, Mróz RM. Ewing’s Sarcoma in a 58-Year-Old Man: Challenges of Cancer Diagnosis During the COVID-19 Era. Arch Int J Cancer Allied Sci. 2022;2(1):37-41. https://doi.org/10.51847/J1EMRn8tE2
APA
Mojsak, D., Dębczyński, M., Kuklińska, B., & Mróz, R. M. (2022). Ewing’s Sarcoma in a 58-Year-Old Man: Challenges of Cancer Diagnosis During the COVID-19 Era. Archive of International Journal of Cancer and Allied Science, 2(1), 37-41. https://doi.org/10.51847/J1EMRn8tE2

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