Sarcoma Sound Bytes

Expert panel on liquid biopsy (ctDNA) for sarcomas this September. New research on regorafenib maintenance therapy, spinal LMS surgery outcomes, and blood-based biomarkers for immunotherapy response.

Sarcoma Awareness Month highlights and LMS Awareness Day (July 15). ResearchMatch platform introduction, recent studies on recurrence risk factors, and pembrolizumab vs. nivolumab comparison.

June 10 virtual Natera ctDNA presentation, June 12 Survivorship Care roundtable. Doxorubicin cardiotoxicity findings and heart-protective strategies. Magnesium deficiency signs and benefits.

Phase 3 trial demonstrates superior PFS for Catequentinib vs placebo in metastatic/advanced LMS. Plus, get ready for July Sarcoma Awareness Month and National LMS Awareness Day on July 15th.

Upcoming presentation on Natera ctDNA data for LMS, plus important cardiac health information during chemotherapy and magnesium benefits. Join the June 12th Survivorship Care Roundtable.

Cell therapy prospects for solid tumors like synovial sarcoma explored at ASCO. Survivorship resources including psychosocial counseling, nutrition guidelines, and coping strategies for patients and caregivers.

Celebrate and thank your sarcoma specialist who is most likely also a Sarcoma Research Clinician. Supporting/Donating for Sarcoma/Leiomyosarcoma Research is an "investment" in enhancing long-term Survivorship...

Important updates on Social Security Benefits for 2025, especially if you are newly diagnosed. Good news for your Social Security Disability Benefits in 2025 - Disability Digest Blog!

Three May Zoom forums: Stanford faculty discussion on research and trials, Dr. Jana Ascher-Carr's LMS biomarker updates, and INVINCIBLE-3 Phase III trial overview from Johns Hopkins.

In our next Newsletter: links to a Stanford Health Multi-Discipline Sarcoma Panel Discussion and Dr. Carr-Ascher's presentation on a leiomyosarcoma research project.

The National GRACE Foundation provides FREE college admissions and financial aid counseling to pediatric cancer patients and survivors. Nicki Leach Foundation offers lifestyle scholarships and financial assistance.

A special message from the National LMS Foundation: You are NEVER alone—your support system of family, friends, and the many ways the NLMSF anticipates your unmet needs - We ALL care so much...

Special holiday resources and support for patients and caregivers during the holiday season. Includes coping strategies and community events.

Announcing the 2024 NLMSF Research Grant Recipients and their innovative projects to advance LMS treatment and care.

Details on our new public awareness campaign to increase understanding of sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma among healthcare providers.