Musculoskeletal Cancer Conditions and Diseases

Musculoskeletal solid neoplasms/tumors are commonly referred to as bone or soft-tissue sarcomas. These are rare, aggressive tumors which include Ewings Family of Tumors, Osteosarcoma/Bone Fibrous Histiocytoma, Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Childhood and Adult Synovial Sarcoma, Uterine Sarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, Alveolar Soft-Part Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Leiomyosarcoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, and others.

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• Musculoskeletal Tumor Society - Organization dedicated to advancing the science of orthopaedic oncology and promoting patient care. Includes history, meetings, membership, and information.
  
• EORTC: Soft Tissue and Bone Sarcoma Group - The objectives are to develop, stimulate and co-ordinate studies on all aspects of the treatment of soft tissue sarcomas. Includes background, types of studies being done, publications, meetings, trials, and research information.
  
• ACOR: The General Sarcoma Online Support Group - Mailing list and archives that provides information and support for those dealing with sarcoma.
  
• NW Sarcoma Foundation - Provides support, education, and advocacy against sarcoma. Overview information and links provided.
  
• Sarcoma Foundation of America - Non-profit dedicated to funding and advocating for research. Located in Damascus, Maryland.
  
• Sarcoma.org - Information on treatment as presented by the Washington Musculoskeletal Tumor Center.
  
• Sarcoma Alliance for Research through Collaboration - Provides information for sarcoma patients to locate specialists, clinical trials, and information about the disease.
  
• Sarcoma and Thyroid Disorders. A Common Etiology? - Article examines the observation that sarcoma patients often have a thyroid disorder. [PDF]
  
• Sarcoma.net - Educational resource for patients which provides information about the disease and its treatment.
  
• Sarcoma News - Updated articles and information from around the net.
  
• Robert Urich Fund for Sarcoma Research - Information about the fund, events, how to donate, or volunteer.
  
• University of Minnesota: Sarcoma Information Center - Provides basic and general information about soft tissue and bone cancers. Includes research and resources.
  
• The Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative - Dedicated to increasing public awareness and research for sarcoma. Located in Ossining, New York.
  
• Sarcoma Alliance - Non-profit offers guidance, education, message board, and support.
  
  

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