When an adolescent with a new diagnosis of Ewing sarcoma asks the nurse about treatment,the nurse's response is based on the knowledge that (select all that apply)
A) This type of tumor invades the bone.
B) Management includes chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation.
C) Ewing sarcoma is usually not responsive to either chemotherapy or radiation.
D) Affected bones such as ribs and proximal fibula may be removed to excise the tumor.
E) Is the most common bone tumor seen in children.

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Ewing sarcoma is a type of tumor that invades the bone (A). Treatment typically involves a combination of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation (B). In some cases, affected bones may be surgically removed to excise the tumor (D). However, it is not the most common bone tumor in children, and it is responsive to chemotherapy and radiation.

When an Adolescent with a New Diagnosis of Ewing Sarcoma