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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.

The Toughest Race of His Life

July 9th 2021, 1:00pm

Article

More than nine hours of surgery to remove a rare form of bone cancer in the his hip and leg forced Colin Jackson to relearn how to do simple tasks. Months later, he crossed the finish line of a marathon.

The Man Who Lost His Hip to Cancer and Crossed the Marathon Finish Line Anyway

June 17th 2021, 3:00pm

Podcast

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Colin Jackson explains how he was able to complete a marathon even after cancer treatments that called for surgical removal of part of his femur, hip and surrounding muscle.

Cancer Survivor to Embark on 3,000-Mile Trek For Charity, Teammates Help A High School Runner with Cancer Cross the Finish Line, And More

May 28th 2021, 3:00pm

Article

From a cancer survivor walking 3,000 miles for charity to a runner with cancer crossing the finish line with the help of her teammates, here’s what’s happening in the cancer landscape this week.

Finding Hope After A Cancer Diagnosis at a Young Age

May 27th 2021, 3:00pm

Article

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Nicole Body discusses her cancer journey and shares how she found the strength to persevere through treatments and accept the difficult truths.

What I Have Learned Helping Friends Through Health Scares

April 22nd 2021, 4:00pm

Article

Finding the balance between offering support and guidance while at the same time not overwhelming people going through health scares isn’t easy, writes a cancer survivor. He notes that although it may take some practice to get right, it is an important skill for cancer thrivers to get down.

I Am a Strong Believer of Giving Patients with Cancer Hope

April 19th 2021, 4:00pm

Article

For the patient with a rare cancer, such as sarcoma, finding hope can be especially problematic, writes a cancer surgeon. Making patients hopeful, he writes, about their medical journey is as important as the medical components of treatment.

Managing the Stress of Medical Leave and Insurance Forms

April 15th 2021, 4:00pm

Article

Navigating medical leave and insurance forms can be nerve-wracking and feel high stakes for some, writes a cancer survivor. Here, he offers advice on how to manage that stress.

How a Young Patient With Cancer Made Me a Better Nurse

April 13th 2021, 4:00pm

Article

An oncology nurse recalls how a young patient with Ewing sarcoma she helped care for taught her about bravery and being honest with patients. Here, she writes how he made her a better nurse.

Arkansas Teen Learns to Run Again After Losing Leg to Bone Cancer, Man Loses 115 Pounds After His Wife’s Death From Ovarian Cancer, and More

April 9th 2021, 3:00pm

Article

From a high school track runner learning how to run again after a leg amputation due to bone cancer to a father adopting a healthier lifestyle to lose 115 pounds after losing his wife to ovarian cancer, here’s what’s happening in the cancer landscape this week.

Don’t Look Back in Anger At Cancer

December 9th 2020, 5:00pm

Article

Holding onto the anger that a cancer diagnosis provides can be a ruinous exercise, here's how one cancer fighter tries not to look back at his cancer with anger.