Ewing sarcoma
Coverage of Ewing sarcoma in the Nexus archive.
- Southern California suburb alarmed as ‘exceptionally rare’ cancer sickens multiple children
Residents in Ladera Ranch, Orange County, are concerned after six children were diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, an exceptionally rare cancer. The community has approximately 26,000 residents, and Katrina Foley, vice-chair of the county board of supervisors, acknowledged the issue in a statement.
- Orange County residents demand answers over cluster of child cancer cases
Hundreds of Orange County residents gathered at a community meeting to demand answers after nine children in Ladera Ranch were diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma since 2007. The rare cancer has raised concerns among the community.
- California woman told she was infertile from childhood cancer goes viral after getting surprise of a lifetime
Tiana Bender-Santiago, a 28-year-old California woman diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma at age 13, was told she would likely never have children. Despite a fertility doctor describing her ovaries as 'dusty,' she is now pregnant, defying earlier medical predictions.
- Young soccer player beats cancer and sets sights on comeback
11-year-old soccer player Diego Gonzalez from Puerto Rico was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma and moved to Miami for treatment at University of Miami Health Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. After successful treatment, he is now cancer-free and aims to return to soccer and pursue acting. His story highlights his resilience and the support from medical teams and the community.