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Browse our collection of Sarcoma Sound Bytes for the latest updates and important information from the National LeiomyoSarcoma Foundation.

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2025

July 25, 2025

Research Updates & Sarcoma Awareness

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.

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July 10, 2025

Catequentinib Trial Results & Patient Transportation

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

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June 9, 2025

ctDNA Monitoring & Cardiac Health During Chemo

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

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June 25, 2025

Catequentinib Trial Success & LMS Awareness Month

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.

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June 9, 2025

ctDNA Monitoring & Cardiac Health

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.

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May 28, 2025

ASCO Updates on Cell Therapies

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.

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May 22, 2025

National Cancer Research Month

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...

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April 15, 2025

Social Security Benefits Update

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!

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May 7, 2025

Stanford Faculty Sarcoma Research & Trial Updates

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.

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March 10, 2025

Stanford Health Multi-Discipline Sarcoma Panel

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.

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February 20, 2025

Financial Assistance Resources

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.

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January 5, 2025

New Year Message from NLMSF

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...

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2024

December 15, 2024

Holiday Support Resources

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

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November 10, 2024

Research Grant Recipients

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

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October 5, 2024

Sarcoma Awareness Campaign

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

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