August 2005

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August 2005

The Electronic Sarcoma Update Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 4

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In This Issue

Feature Articles

Editorial: Reflections on the Bayeux Tapestry

Reflections on Andrew Bridgeford’s book, 1066: The Hidden History in the Bayeux Tapestry.

AP23573: A Review of Recent Results

Drs. Chawla, Sankhala, Mita, and Tolcher discuss AP23573, an mTOR inhibitor, which was granted fast-track designation by the FDA for patients with soft tissue and bone sarcomas. It is a unique and promising agent for treating sarcoma.

Clear Cell Sarcoma and Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma

Drs. Goldberg and Albritton discuss two very rare soft tissue sarcomas, clear cell sarcoma and alveolar soft part sarcoma. They explore why some investigators propose that they may have a molecular similarity that could serve as a target for treatment using a vaccine.

Have We Made Any Progress?

Dr. Murray F. Brennan, who recently received the Nobility in Science award from the Sarcoma Foundation of America, shares with us some of his insights about the progress that has been made in dealing with sarcoma over the last 30-years.

An Update on the Amschwand Sarcoma Cancer Foundation

Ginger Kyle discusses some of the current and future programs of the Amschwand Sarcoma Cancer Foundation.

Update on the Northwest Sarcoma Foundation

Karen Murphy discusses some of the current and future programs of the Northwest Sarcoma Foundation.

The State of the Sarcoma Alliance 2005

Arthur Beckert discusses some of the current and future programs of the Sarcoma Alliance.

Regular Columns

Clinical Trial News

A number of clinical trials that are directed at sarcoma patients are described.

Odds & Ends

A range of general interest material for the sarcoma community is given in the form of abstracts and pointers.

Our Initiatives

Advance Announcement: Team Sarcoma 2006 Danish Bike Tour: July 1-7, 2006 in Denmark

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

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