Ewing Sarcoma - A Cancer Parents Need to Know About
January 23, 2007 10:11

One example is Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare bone cancer found mostly in adolescents . Ewing's sarcoma often presents first as severe pain most often in the thigh or pelvis. It is often mistaken for growing pains or another non-serious process. In some cases, the complaints of pain are dismissed as evidence of depression. If an adolescent has severe or intense pain lasting 4 weeks or more and physical examination and x-ray do not reveal a cause, parents may wish to consider seeing a specialist for potential referral for a bone scan or MRI of the affected area. Ewing's Sarcoma can be very aggressive and is often fatal but is also very curable if discovered early. While it is not malpractice for a doctor to consider non-malignant causes for severe pain upon a first visit, it may be malpractice for a doctor to ignore persistent pain without adequate follow-up.

When Bad Things Happen to Sick Children Who Are Ignored by Their Doctors
January 24, 2007 10:01

Parents often know best: Follow your gut instincts when seeking medical attention for your sick child PHILADELPHIA-The medical profession is considered a helping profession but what happens when your child's doctor or medical group fails to follow through... (Read Article)