RIS News
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Sarcoma Story: Karen Wyckoff
Read Article: Sarcoma Story: Karen WyckoffKaren Wyckoff was born Sept. 13, 1975. Growing up in the Minnesota communities of Falcon Heights and Shoreview, and attending Roseville schools, Karen was always involved in many activities, including tennis, soccer, basketball, cross country skiing, piano, violin, and Girl Scouts. In high school, Karen was captain of the cross country ski team, received the Gold…
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Sarcoma Story: Richard Berqual
Read Article: Sarcoma Story: Richard BerqualType of Sarcoma: LeiomyosarcomaDate of Diagnosis: 2004Location: arm In the early 2000’s Richard Berqual found a small lump about the size of a pea in his arm that was initially diagnosed as a blood clot. He was put on blood thinners, but the lump stayed. Eventually, the lump increased in size. He returned to the…
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Sarcoma Story: Bill Clemens
Read Article: Sarcoma Story: Bill ClemensType of Sarcoma: Synovial SarcomaDate of Diagnosis: 2009Location: leg Bill’s love of life shined through in his humor in everyday situations and his generous spirit. Throughout his life, when something piqued Bill’s interest he pursued it passionately. He was well known for his love of cars, music and movies, but none of these compared to his love…
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Sarcoma Story: Perry Ford
Read Article: Sarcoma Story: Perry FordType of Sarcoma: D-Differentiated LiposarcomaDate of Diagnosis: 2013Location: abdomen There was no doubt I was leading the good life and I tried to take care of myself by watching my diet, exercising, and not smoking. I played collegiate basketball and tennis. After graduation, I was lucky enough to marry Kathleen, the love of my life,…
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Sarcoma Story: Anna Rogotzke
Read Article: Sarcoma Story: Anna RogotzkeType of Sarcoma: RhabdomyosarcomaDate of Diagnosis: 2009Location: abdomen In the spring of 2009, Anna Rogotzke was two years old – a seemingly healthy, very happy child who seemed to “sparkle” and light up the lives of everyone who knew her, especially her dad, mom, and two older brothers. She seemed to want to sing, dance,…
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