Type of Sarcoma: LeiomyosarcomaDate of Diagnosis: 2004Location: arm In the early 2000’s Richard Berqual found a small lump about the size of a pea in his arm that was initially diagnosed as a blood clot. He was put on blood thinners, but the lump stayed. Eventually, the lump increased in size. He returned to the…
Karen Wyckoff was born Sept. 13, 1975. Growing up in the Minnesota communities of Falcon Heights and Shoreview, and attending Roseville schools, Karen was always involved in many activities, including tennis, soccer, basketball, cross country skiing, piano, violin, and Girl Scouts. In high school, Karen was captain of the cross country ski team, received the Gold…
Location: leg
Type of Sarcoma: Synovial SarcomaDate of Diagnosis: 2009Location: leg Bill’s love of life shined through in his humor in everyday situations and his generous spirit. Throughout his life, when something piqued Bill’s interest he pursued it passionately. He was well known for his love of cars, music and movies, but none of these compared to his love…
Location: foot
Location: leg
Type of Sarcoma: D-Differentiated LiposarcomaDate of Diagnosis: 2013Location: abdomen There was no doubt I was leading the good life and I tried to take care of myself by watching my diet, exercising, and not smoking. I played collegiate basketball and tennis. After graduation, I was lucky enough to marry Kathleen, the love of my life,…
Location: leg
Location: wrist
Location: body
