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New Research Project on Chondrosarcoma

June 21, 2020 7:29 pm Published by Comments Off on New Research Project on Chondrosarcoma

Hi all, a pioneering new chondrosarcoma research project funded by BCRT has been announced today. Full details and link below We’re delighted to announce we have awarded Dr William Cross, from UCL Cancer Institute, £70,000 to focus on chondrosarcoma research. Dr Cross’s pioneering one-year project will explore, for the first time, how mutations in chondrosarcoma [...]


Webinar on Chondrosarcoma Research Progress on June 26 at 4:00PM EST

June 17, 2020 4:30 pm Published by Comments Off on Webinar on Chondrosarcoma Research Progress on June 26 at 4:00PM EST

In 9 days check out the webinar on Progress in Chondrosarcoma Research. Meet Adrienne Flanagan, Professor of Musculo- Skeletal Pathology at University College London’s Cancer Institute. As a highly accomplished medical researcher, Dr. Flanagan works closely with patient groups and focuses on identifying the genetic alterations involved in tumors to aid in the process of [...]


A Must Read for All CS Warriors

June 3, 2020 6:35 pm Published by Comments Off on A Must Read for All CS Warriors

No Treatment Options Left: Fighting and Surviving Inoperable Cancer by Mike Snyder After facing the pain and turmoil of losing his left leg to a rare bone cancer called chondrosarcoma, Mike Snyder and his family thought their cancer battle was over. But their triumph would be short-lived. The cancer kept coming back even after the [...]


Meet Adrienne Flanagan, Professor of Musculo- Skeletal Pathology…

June 1, 2020 3:33 pm Published by Comments Off on Meet Adrienne Flanagan, Professor of Musculo- Skeletal Pathology…

Meet Adrienne Flanagan, Professor of Musculo- Skeletal Pathology at University College London’s Cancer Institute. As a highly accomplished medical researcher, Dr. Flanagan works closely with patient groups and focuses on identifying the genetic alterations involved in tumors to aid in the process of diagnosing bone and soft tissues cancers like Chondrosarcoma. Dr. Flanagan will be [...]


Research Article on Bone Cancer

May 31, 2020 4:10 pm Published by Comments Off on Research Article on Bone Cancer

Interesting article suggesting bone (and other) cancers contain a microenvironment conducive to distinctive bacterial populations https://medicalxpress.com/…/2020-05-cells-bacteria-cancer.h… Cancer cells are comfy havens for bacteria. That conclusion arises from a rigorous study of over 1,000 tumor samples of different human cancers. The study, headed by researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science, found bacteria living inside the [...]


First Commentary: Navigating Care and Treatment of Chondrosarcoma by Mike Snyder

May 27, 2020 7:05 pm Published by Comments Off on First Commentary: Navigating Care and Treatment of Chondrosarcoma by Mike Snyder

Mike Snyder, a CS Warrior from Albuquerque, New Mexico and author of his book entitled: No Treatment Options Left: Fighting and Surviving Inoperable Cancer, contributed the first of many commentaries to provide straightforward information to CS patients. His article helps patients understand their diagnosis of Chondrosarcoma and gives advice on how to navigate through their [...]


Upcoming Event on Progress in Research on Chondrosarcoma

May 26, 2020 7:10 pm Published by Comments Off on Upcoming Event on Progress in Research on Chondrosarcoma

Please click the link below and register for the webinar on Progress on Research in Chondrosarcoma with Professor Adrienne Flanagan on June 26 https://www.facebook.com/BoneCancerResearchTrust/photos/gm.558370621519651/3161261543930289/?type=3


Did You Know?

May 25, 2020 5:01 pm Published by Comments Off on Did You Know?

 Did You Know? Chondrosarcoma is an extremely rare form of cancer that accounts for only about 20% of malignant bone tumors and is diagnosed in approximately 600 patients each year in the United States. Not only is Chondrosarcoma difficult to treat, it is also difficult to diagnose. What do WE do? The CS Foundation [...]


CS Foundation Mental Health post

May 21, 2020 9:03 pm Published by Comments Off on CS Foundation Mental Health post

A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing experience that will inevitably have a tremendous effect on ones health. For the patient this includes not only physical health, but mental, emotional and spiritual health as well. We want the Chondrosarcoma Foundation to be a resource for patients, and their loved ones, to find help with their physical, [...]


Did You Know?

May 19, 2020 6:22 pm Published by Comments Off on Did You Know?

Chondrosarcoma is a cancer composed of cells derived from transformed cells that produce cartilage. Chondrosarcoma is a member of a category of tumors of bone and soft tissue known as sarcomas. About 30% of skeletal system cancers are chondrosarcomas. Oncologists think Chondrosarcoma is resistant to chemotherapy and radiotherapy but there are studies and clinical trails [...]