ESUN

A Periodical for the Sarcoma Community

February 2013 - Volume 10, Number 1

The International Sarcoma Kindred Study

Guest Editorial by Drs. Thomas and Ballinger.

Type 4 Collagens and Leiomyosarcoma Genesis

In this experimental plan, Drs. Quade and Nucci describe their research on the development of leiomyosarcoma from atypical leiomyoma.

Research in Well-Differentiated and Dedifferentiated Liposarcoma

In this study report, Drs. Thomas, Myklebost and Leonardo Meza-Zepeda describe their progress in mapping the liposarcoma neochromosome and in learning how liposarcomas become resistant to targeted therapies.

Book Review: What Doctors Cannot Tell You

Mary Sorens reviews the 2012 book by orthopedic oncologist Kevin Jones, MD.

A Valentine for Jordan

Jordan Paganelli's parents reflect on his life and the dream that continues to grow in his memory.

Announcements

$50,000 Grant Awarded for Leiomyosarcoma Research

The Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative is funding a study that aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and positively impact the care of LMS patients.

Translated Articles

Il Sarcoma Epithelioide (Italian)

Dr. Cesari provides an Italian translation of the ESUN review article on Epithelioid Sarcoma.

Tumore Desmoplastico a Piccole Cellule Rotonde (Italian)

Dr. Di Girolamo provides an Italian translation of the ESUN review article on DSRCT.