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Throughout 2020, SFA has highlighted patients, survivors, family members and friends on our social media channels, through our newsletters and during our events. We recognize and celebrate the important role sarcoma advocates play in advancing research and awareness that will ultimately benefit and improve the lives of sarcoma patients. Sarcoma advocates are participating in and hosting events, sharing information, answering important questions through surveys and other projects, collaborating with researchers and industry to advance sarcoma therapies and clinical trials, and making their voices heard on Capitol Hill to advocate for polices that support sarcoma patients. Advocates like Brendan Locke from… Read More »
Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer and typically produces malignant tumors derived from the connective tissue. There are more than 70 sarcoma types and subtypes. Soft Tissue Sarcoma Soft tissue sarcoma broadly defines cancers that develop in the body’s soft tissues (i.e. muscles, tendons, fat, lymph vessels, blood vessels, and nerves). While these cancers are most commonly found in the head, neck, arms, legs, chest, and abdomen, they can develop anywhere in the body. There are various different types of soft tissue sarcoma, and depending on the type of soft tissue the cancer started in, the cells will look… Read More »