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The Electronic Sarcoma Update Newsletter, Vol. 3, No. 3

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In This Issue

Feature Articles

The Sarcoma Advocacy Advisory Committee: a Committee that Never Meets

Editorial by Bruce Shriver

Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors (MPNST)

Drs. Geller and Gebhardt discuss MPNSTs which are sarcomas that originate from peripheral nerves or from cells associated with the nerve sheath, such as Schwann cells, perineural cells, or fibroblasts.

Options and Follow-up Care for Women with Uterine Sarcomas

Susie Siegel discusses some issues related to recently update National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines recommending more options and follow-up care for women with uterine sarcomas.

Olly's Journey

Emily Lygo tells of her brother Oliver's courageous and inspiring journey with sarcoma. 

Two Distinguished Physicians Join ESUN's Medical Editorial Board

Dr. Murray F. Brennan and Dr, Laurence H. Baker, both internationally recognized for their contributions to the sarcoma community, have joined ESUN's Medical Editorial Board. 

Voices that will be Heard

The Team Sarcoma 2006 project comes of age as an internationally coordinated event to raise public awareness of sarcoma and raise funds for sarcoma research.

Regular Columns

Clinical Trial News 

Tom Swartz describes a wide variety of clinical trials that are recruiting sarcoma patients, including some for MPNST patients. 

Odds & Ends 

Pointers to resources and interesting articles.

Our Initiatives

Read about the "Sarcoma Knows No Borders" bracelet, the Team Sarcoma 2006 Project, the 2006 Ty Cheverier Open, and the Music CD, "The Circle".

Research Corner 

Abstracts of recent sarcoma-related research articles.

Stories of Courage and Hope 

Tom Swartz abstracts several inspiring stories we have recently encountered about patients or caregivers that tell of the strength that some are blessed with in dealing with sarcoma.

General Information

Disclaimer

Medical Editorial Board and Editorial Staff

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