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For the last #FactFriday of the month, we're bringing you this interesting sarcoma fact. According to Science Direct, primary bone cancers account for less than 0.2% of all malignancies.

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According to the American Cancer Society, there are about 400 to 500 rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) cases yearly in the United States. Mainly occurring in children, RMS is slightly more common in boys than in girls.

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The Sarcoma Alliance wishes you a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day full of peace and good health!

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About 47 people will be diagnosed with sarcoma every day in the U.S. Compared to the most common cancer, breast cancer, where every 14 seconds, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, sarcoma is uncommon. It is the rarest cancer to be diagnosed.

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Join several sarcoma organizations and us, where we discuss financial resources for sarcoma patients on January 18th. Philip Leider and Joan Darling will represent the Sarcoma Alliance to discuss our Hand in Hand Assistance Fund.

To register, visit https://t.co/eYgDR8QAi8

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@ViraagAgnihotri Thank you for your feedback. We post sarcoma facts to spread awareness and educate about this rare cancer. Our page strives to provide topics in patient advocacy and education to broaden the conversation about sarcoma. Facts like these help people understand they aren't alone.

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For this #FactFriday, we're presenting the most common soft tissue sarcomas in adults. Did you know about any of these subtypes being the most common?

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@HeavilandKelly @KUHospital Thank you for sharing. We're glad to hear your husband is doing well!

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Many already know the two types of sarcomas: soft tissue and bone. But do you know exactly where soft tissue is in the body? As shown below, soft tissue sarcoma forms in muscles, tendons, fat, blood vessels, lymph vessels, nerves, and tissue around joints.

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Wishing all those who celebrate a joyous and Merry Christmas!🎄❄️

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Sarcoma is known for its rarity, which is why most doctors will not see more than a few cases in their lifetime. For a proper diagnosis of sarcoma, seeking a second opinion and finding physicians with expertise in sarcomas is always necessary.

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Did you know sarcoma affects several species? Interestingly, in 2020, paleontologists discovered a fibula with an osteosarcoma tumor that belonged to a 76 million-year-old centrosauras.

Reference: @sciencemagazine

#factfriday #sarcomafacts #sarcomaawareness

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Visit https://t.co/Vly4As2DO8 to make your donation 💛 #GivingTuesday2022

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It's #GivingTuesday! Please join us on this global day of giving by donating to fund our critical programs. Your donations directly contribute to the lives of sarcoma patients, their loved ones, and their caregivers. Will you donate to ensure that nobody faces sarcoma alone?

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This #factfriday topic is about one of the more common subtypes. Osteosarcoma can be diagnosed at any age, but it is seen primarily in younger people. In 2022, about half of 1,000 people diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the U.S will be children and teens.

Reference: @CancerDotNet

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Happy Thanksgiving from the Sarcoma Alliance team! We want to take this day to thank our community and wish you all a safe and delicious holiday. What are you grateful for? 🦃🍂

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For this #factfriday, we're shedding light on sarcoma survivorship. Out of approximately 18 million cancer survivors in the U.S, only 1% of this population are sarcoma survivors.

#sarcomasurvivor #sarcomastatistics #sarcoma

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For #factfriday, we are bringing attention to the origin of sarcoma. Have you ever learned where the word sarcoma comes from?

Reference: @fredhutch

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Radiation therapy is a common treatment for patients with sarcoma if surgery is not an option; it can also be palliative to ease sarcoma symptoms after metastasis. Watch to learn about side effects and possible long-term effects of radiation therapy 🩻

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It's #factfriday! While several factors, like certain genetic conditions, radiation exposure, and chemicals, can increase the likelihood of a sarcoma, there are no clear risk factors for sarcoma.

Reference: https://t.co/jhUKQrgMZz