Causes of Ewing sarcoma

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    Like other types of bone cancer, the exact cause of Ewing sarcoma is unknown. As the condition tends to predominantly affect older children and teenagers, one theory is that it may be related to fast-growing bones. The rapid growth spurt that happens during puberty, in some way may make bone tissue more vulnerable to cancer. Research has also found babies born with an umbilical hernia are three times more likely to develop Ewing sarcoma. However, the increased risk is still small as only 1 in 110,000 children with an umbilical hernia will go on to develop the condition.
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