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CURE’s sarcoma page features the latest cancer news and updates on sarcoma Through articles, videos, podcasts, and more, CURE brings readers the insights of experts, cancer survivors, patients, and advocates to ensure everyone is up to date in sarcoma.

Body Composition May Be a Better Predictor of Chemotoxicities in Children With Lymphoma or a Type of Sarcoma Than BMI

December 29th 2021, 10:00pm

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Children with low skeletal muscle density were more likely to have hematologic toxicities from chemotherapy, but more research is needed to determine whether this measure is an accurate predictor of chemotoxicities in lymphoma.

FDA Approves First Treatment Option for Aggressive Sarcoma Subtype

November 23rd 2021, 2:06pm

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This marks the only available treatment option approved by the FDA for adults with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic malignant perivascular epithelioid cell tumor.

Enrollment Begins in Devimistat Trial for Patients With Relapsed Clear Cell Sarcoma

November 12th 2021, 12:00am

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The first patient has been enrolled in the APOLLO 613 Phase 1/2 clinical trial for CPI-613.

Milademetan Introduced for Patients With De-Differentiated Liposarcoma in Clinical Trial

October 5th 2021, 11:00pm

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A phase 3 clinical trial has begun to evaluate the efficacy and safety of milademetan in patients with de-differentiated liposarcoma.

Cancer Questions and Unwanted Drips

August 25th 2021, 4:00pm

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A survivor of myxofibrosarcoma expresses his thoughts about cancer recurrence and treatment options in a poem.

How a Cancer Survivor Trained for ‘American Ninja Warrior’ During Treatment

August 16th 2021, 1:00pm

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Liposarcoma survivor Arianne Missimer discusses the training process for ‘American Ninja Warrior’ and how she felt the day of competition.

Navigating the Unknown of Rare Cancers

August 2nd 2021, 6:00pm

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Despite the challenges of diagnosing and treating liposarcoma and chondrosarcoma, experts are optimistic about future treatments for these two rare cancers.

Playing With House Money: Defying Cancer Odds

August 2nd 2021, 4:00pm

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A survivor writes about the experience of being diagnosed with cancer and understanding his odds of survival.

Coping With a Leg Amputation and Segregation During Cancer Treatment at Age 9

August 2nd 2021, 1:00pm

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A survivor of osteosarcoma who underwent treatment in the 1960s in a segregated hospital ward, shares how he was able to find strength during that time.

Keeping Faith After a Sarcoma Diagnosis

July 29th 2021, 9:00pm

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After receiving a diagnosis of stage 3 sarcoma, one survivor proves that anything is possible.