Sarcomas Archives - Children's Cancer Research Fund https://childrenscancer.org/tag/sarcomas/ Children's Cancer Research Fund invests in lifesaving, leading-edge research in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of childhood cancers and blood-related disorders. Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:40:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Team Nat Progress Report https://childrenscancer.org/team-nat-progress-report/ Mon, 06 Jan 2020 21:39:51 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=5482 Nathalia Hawley passed away in April 2019, but not before leaving an incredible and lasting mark on the world. During her fight with cancer, Nat inspired thousands of riders during Great Cycle Challenge to raise over $1 million. The money is now funding research for better treatments and cures for osteosarcoma, the disease that took her too soon. Katy and Gabi stand with Nat's doctor ...

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]]> A Blood Test for Bone Cancer https://childrenscancer.org/a-blood-test-for-bone-cancer/ Fri, 11 Oct 2019 16:11:34 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=5056 When a child is diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a body of work from the University of Minnesota scientists over the past decade suggests the child generally falls into one of two groups – those who have a less aggressive form of the cancer and those with a more aggressive form. This essentially means that Group A has a good chance of being alive in 10 years ...

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]]> Less Toxic Drugs For Ewing Sarcoma https://childrenscancer.org/less-toxic-drugs-for-ewing-sarcoma/ Thu, 19 Sep 2019 16:12:19 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=4922 Texas The problem: The survival rate of children whose Ewing sarcoma cancer has spread is nothing short of heart-breaking, and only 20% of children with this cancer live for 5 years after the cancer returns. But Raushan Kurmasheva, PhD at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, is making a novel Ewing sarcoma therapy less toxic. “Current therapies for children with relapsed ...

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]]> Nathalia’s Story – A Resilient Spirit https://childrenscancer.org/nathalias-story/ Mon, 09 Oct 2017 19:06:47 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=1980 Nathalia is resilient, spirited and humorous, but it’s her heart that her mom, Katy, loves most. Full of gratitude, Nathalia never misses a chance to thank the nurses, doctors and other caregivers who’ve helped her through her treatment for osteosarcoma, a devastating bone cancer. Before she was diagnosed, she had been limping and complaining of leg pain for about six months. During that time, Katy ...

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]]> Mariah’s Story https://childrenscancer.org/mariahs-story/ Thu, 05 Oct 2017 18:21:15 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=1968 This speech was originally presented by Mariah at Time to Fly on September 9, 2017. Thank you all for coming out today. It is really special to be with you to be part of Children's Cancer Research Fund’s 15th Time to Fly. I can still remember the first one. My name is Mariah, and I am honored to share my story with you, as each ...

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]]> Family Dynamics & Cancer: A Sister’s Perspective https://childrenscancer.org/family-dynamics-cancer-a-sisters-perspective/ Wed, 04 Oct 2017 14:17:04 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=1949 The post Family Dynamics & Cancer: A Sister’s Perspective appeared first on Children's Cancer Research Fund.

]]> Investigating How to Make Chemotherapy More Effective for Kids with Osteosarcoma https://childrenscancer.org/investigating-how-to-make-chemotherapy-effective-for-kids-with-osteosarcoma/ Thu, 21 Sep 2017 17:05:33 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=1852 The post Investigating How to Make Chemotherapy More Effective for Kids with Osteosarcoma appeared first on Children's Cancer Research Fund.

]]> “Tell me exactly how to be the friend you need.” https://childrenscancer.org/tell-me-exactly-how-to-be-the-friend-you-need/ Tue, 02 May 2017 18:30:08 +0000 https://childrenscancer.org/?p=1422 The post “Tell me exactly how to be the friend you need.” appeared first on Children's Cancer Research Fund.

]]> Meet the Researchers: Megan Voss, DNP, RN https://childrenscancer.org/meet-the-researchers-megan-voss-dnp-rn/ Wed, 05 Apr 2017 19:03:30 +0000 http://dev.childrenscancer.org/?p=1262 The post Meet the Researchers: Megan Voss, DNP, RN appeared first on Children's Cancer Research Fund.

]]> Life After Cancer: A Father’s Perspective https://childrenscancer.org/a-fathers-perspective/ Thu, 23 Mar 2017 18:53:25 +0000 http://dev.childrenscancer.org/?p=896 North Carolina Our battle is over, won. The weekly trips for chemotherapy have ended; the overnight bags are no longer packed. My wife and I have returned to work, myself, an 18-year military veteran, and she, a preschool teacher. Our 10-year-old son is also getting back to normal. Wait, normal, what is that? I long to feel the way I once felt…normal: complaining about afternoon ...

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]]> Your Support is Leading to a Clinical Trial https://childrenscancer.org/your-support-is-leading-to-a-clinical-trial/ Thu, 23 Mar 2017 02:12:29 +0000 http://dev.childrenscancer.org/?p=845 The post Your Support is Leading to a Clinical Trial appeared first on Children's Cancer Research Fund.

]]> Reaching for the Stars https://childrenscancer.org/reach-for-the-stars/ Thu, 09 Mar 2017 17:29:34 +0000 http://dev.childrenscancer.org/?p=568 The post Reaching for the Stars appeared first on Children's Cancer Research Fund.

]]> Faith in the Dark https://childrenscancer.org/faith-in-the-dark/ Tue, 28 Feb 2017 15:36:54 +0000 http://dev.childrenscancer.org/?p=959 Cadillac, Michigan When your children are small, you are the one they cry out to in the dark. It is easy to be brave in the light, but in the dark, fears are often amplified . . . bigger . . . more real. In the light, it is easier to face the demons and fears when you can see them coming. When my son, ...

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]]> Because I Was You https://childrenscancer.org/because-i-was-you/ Wed, 22 Feb 2017 15:57:37 +0000 http://dev.childrenscancer.org/?p=967 The post Because I Was You appeared first on Children's Cancer Research Fund.

]]> Finding Strength in a Suitcase https://childrenscancer.org/finding-strength-in-a-suitcase/ Tue, 21 Feb 2017 22:07:43 +0000 http://dev.childrenscancer.org/?p=983 The post Finding Strength in a Suitcase appeared first on Children's Cancer Research Fund.

]]> He Will Never Let Me Forget https://childrenscancer.org/he-will-never-let-me-forget/ Tue, 07 Feb 2017 16:32:35 +0000 http://dev.childrenscancer.org/?p=998 I stand in a room untouched for 4 years. As I run my hand on the bed I feel the cold cotton of the blanket, knowing that it will never be warmed by the body of my brother again. The room is filled to the brim with oddities. A football helmet, a dried boutineer, a collection of Red Bull caps and speakers as big as ...

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]]> How I Care For My Brother Now https://childrenscancer.org/how-i-care-for-my-brother-now/ Thu, 02 Feb 2017 16:59:14 +0000 http://dev.childrenscancer.org/?p=1005 The post How I Care For My Brother Now appeared first on Children's Cancer Research Fund.

]]> Using Tiny Particles to Deliver Cancer Treatment https://childrenscancer.org/using-tiny-particles-to-deliver-cancer-treatment/ Tue, 31 Jan 2017 16:50:26 +0000 http://dev.childrenscancer.org/?p=1097 The post Using Tiny Particles to Deliver Cancer Treatment appeared first on Children's Cancer Research Fund.

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