Sarcoma Cancer Resources
Are you a sarcoma warrior, friend or family member of a sarcoma warrior, or someone who just wants to make a difference? Learn more about sarcoma, a rare cancer, below.
Sarcoma is a rare cancer, often considered to be the “forgotten cancer,” making up just 1% of all adult cancer diagnoses and 15% of all childhood cancer diagnoses.
There are two broad categories for sarcoma. The first category is soft tissue sarcoma, which means that the cancer arises in the soft tissue elements of anywhere in the body (extremity, chest, abdomen, etc), such as muscles, fat, nerves and blood vessels. The second category is bone sarcoma, which are cancers that originate in the bone. (Rutgers Cancer Institute)
The following links are supportive sarcoma resources that may be helpful for those diagnosed with sarcoma as well as their family members and friends.
Please contact us with any questions. We’re here to help!
- Visit our Sarcoma Warriors page to hear from sarcoma warriors around the world
- 10 Household Tips and Tricks For Leg Amputees
- 7 Tips For Understanding Soft Tissue Sarcoma Diagnosis
- 5 Tips: I Found a Lump on my Body, Should I Worry?
- Sarcoma Survivor Stories - Read Their Stories and Connect with them HERE!
- Atrium Health - Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Care at Levine Cancer Institute
- The Paula Takacs Foundation for Sarcoma Research - What is Sarcoma?
- Sarcoma Alliance
- Sarcoma Foundation of America
- Running Buddies Project - non-profit organization that wants to empower those who empower others by providing VIP race experiences to runners living with life-threatening illnesses.
Sarcoma Statistics
- Sarcoma accounts for less than 1% of all adult cancer diagnoses
- 15-20% of all childhood cancers are sarcomas
- There are more than 70 subtypes of sarcoma
- Sarcoma is often difficult to diagnose
"I first reached out to this wonderful organisation over a year ago when we were planning for T's amputation - they have the most life changing mission and the gift of movement to sarcoma amputees is incredible. Despite being across the oceans, they have been a constant source of support and encouragement for our family! - Mom of sarcoma warrior, Baby T"