Sarcoma is a rare cancer in adults (1% of all adult cancers), but rather prevalent in children (about 20% of all childhood cancers). You can find more information about possible causes, how it is diagnosed, symptoms, etc. here:
https://www.curesarcoma.org/patient-resources/
Because sarcomas are rare, it is important to find physicians and multidisciplinary treatment centers that have experience with this disease. This is a list of medical centers and hospitals that specialize in sarcoma:
https://www.curesarcoma.org/patient-resources/sarcoma-treatment-centers/
Our mission is to advocate for sarcoma patients by funding research and by increasing awareness about the disease. Our sister organization, the
Sarcoma Alliance, offers several links on their website that may be helpful to you:
http://sarcomaalliance.org/financial-assistance/.
You can find additional helpful information here: http://www.genome.gov/11008842 and https://www.curesarcoma.org/patient-resources/sarcoma-information-links/
You can make a difference in a number of ways by donating your time, talent and financial support to the Sarcoma Foundation of America.
https://www.curesarcoma.org/get-involved/
There are several ways to give and each way is just as meaningful:
https://www.curesarcoma.org/ways-to-give/.
Becoming a member is FREE! Sign up here:
https://www.curesarcoma.org/membership/
You can find a list of our current events here:
https://www.curesarcoma.org/events/
You can find more information on setting up a Memorial or Honorary giving page here:
https://www.curesarcoma.org/memorial-and-honorary-giving/.
You can find more information on the grants that we have funded here:
https://www.curesarcoma.org/grant/
You can find more information on how to apply for a grant here:
https://www.curesarcoma.org/research/faq/
