Research
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Sarcoma Story: Mary Anne Oldford
Read Article: Sarcoma Story: Mary Anne OldfordType of Sarcoma: LeiomyosarcomaDate of Diagnosis: 2014Location: uterus Mary Anne Oldford passed away, peacefully, surrounded by her family Tuesday November 15, 2022. She was the founding member of the Sarcoma Sunflower Brigade, a cancer support group: Sarcoma Sunflower Brigade | Facebook Below is Mary Anne’s story, in her words (shared in 2015). It was important…
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Sarcoma Story: Barbara Kimker
Read Article: Sarcoma Story: Barbara KimkerType of Sarcoma: Date of Diagnosis: At the center of Barbara’s life were her two cherished children, Andrew and Jennifer. Soon after her diagnosis of sarcoma in 2005, she understood that she would not live more than a few more years. She was determined to care for her children as long as possible and underwent…
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RIS Community Member Participates in Scientific Peer Review Panels
Read Article: RIS Community Member Participates in Scientific Peer Review PanelsSarcoma survivor and RIS volunteer Charlie Gerk recently participated in the evaluation of research applications submitted to the Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). Charlie was nominated for participation in the program by Rein in Sarcoma. As a consumer reviewer, he was a full voting member, (along…
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Minnesota Sarcoma Research Virtual Conference 2020: Progress and Promise
Read Article: Minnesota Sarcoma Research Virtual Conference 2020: Progress and PromiseThank you to all who participated in the “Minnesota Sarcoma Research Virtual Conference 2020: Progress and Promise“, sponsored by Rein in Sarcoma and the University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center. The symposium featured presentations from leaders in Sarcoma research in Minnesota. It was a day filled with science, innovation, and information sharing. Presentations were recorded…
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Profile: Dr. Felasfa Wodajo, MD
Read Article: Profile: Dr. Felasfa Wodajo, MDDr. Felasfa Wodajo was “humbled and honored” by our request to interview him, because he finds that “actually, it is the patients fighting sarcoma who are the real stories.” An orthopedic oncologist, now is a member of Virginia Cancer Specialists. He has lead the Musculoskeletal Tumor Program at Virginia Hospital Center. His Oncology Nurse Coordinator meets…
