Only about 1% of all childhood tumors are Ewing tumors. About 225 children and teens are diagnosed with Ewing tumors in North America each year.
Most Ewing tumors occur in teens, but they can also affect adults (mainly in their 20s and 30s), as well as younger children.
Slightly more males than females develop these cancers. Most of the patients are white, either non-Hispanic or Hispanic. This disease is very rare among African Americans, and it also seldom occurs in other racial groups.
Survival statistics are discussed in the section called "How are Ewing tumors staged?"
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