July 19, 2020 8:09 pm Published by admin Here’s a review of current clinical trials for conventional CS (Monga et al, 2020). https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/12/7/1962/htm MDPI.COM Non-Conventional Treatments for Conventional Chondrosarcoma Abstract: Chondrosarcomas are the most common malignant tumors of the cartilage, are seen predominantly in adults, and have varied clinical behavior. The majority of them affect the medullary canal of long bones and pelvic [...]
July 15, 2020 3:49 pm Published by admin Can you help the Bone Cancer Research Trust ? As you may have read, on 1st July they launched a 100-day campaign with Children with Cancer UK, the Bone Cancer Awareness Initiative. The biggest ever awareness campaign to educate all GPs, medical students, radiology departments, musculoskeletal physiotherapists and pharmacies in the UK on the signs [...]
July 11, 2020 8:32 pm Published by admin Survival in patients with chondrosarcomas has not improved over 40 years. As surgery is the key treatment for chondrosarcoma patients, surgeons at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, set out to investigate if the use of computer navigation to guide surgery, would result in improved outcomes for patients with chondrosarcoma of the [...]
July 8, 2020 4:12 pm Published by admin The Chondrosarcoma Foundation has just posted an article that you should review and reference as a guide for your treatment and care. John M. Gross, MD joined the Chondrosarcoma Foundation Board in May, 2020. During his transition from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN to Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD; Dr. Gross worked on [...]
July 7, 2020 2:00 am Published by admin John M. Gross, MDThe Johns Hopkins HospitalBaltimore, MD President’s Note: John M. Gross, MD joined the Chondrosarcoma Foundation Board in May, 2020. During his transition from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN to Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD; Dr. Gross worked on this article in his spare time. It is written to educate Oncologists, [...]
July 7, 2020 1:00 am Published by admin Mike SnyderAlbuquerque, New Mexico You’ve just endured the difficult news that you or a loved one has chondrosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer sometimes referred to as CS. And you suddenly find yourself dealing with an avalanche of questions regarding treatment options, choice of doctors, locations for treatment, and what your next steps should [...]
July 6, 2020 3:58 pm Published by admin One year ago on this date Shayna asked us to wear yellow shirts and take the pictures you see to honor Sarcoma Awareness Month. Shayna’s vision was to bring attention to Chondrosarcoma and help the public understand that although it is rare and effects only a small population, trying to find a cure is just [...]
July 5, 2020 4:33 pm Published by admin What do the Sunflower and Sarcomas have in common? 🎗🌻 The sunflower has been a symbol for Sarcoma Awareness since 2001 and like the 50 different types of sarcomas, scientists have discovered over 50 different sunflower species Like survivors and fighters of sarcomas, the sunflower is unique, full of promise and hope. Missed Progress in [...]
July 3, 2020 2:57 pm Published by admin Did You Know? A yellow ribbon represents many things, including suicide prevention, support for American troops and for cancer warriors and survivors. It is a symbol for over 50 sub-types of malignant tumors that effect bones and soft tissue, otherwise known as Sarcomas. July is Sarcoma Awareness Month! Show your support for the fight against [...]
