It can be really hard to love sarcoma cells when you’re a cancer patient. Yet your future may depend on scientists finding them fascinating. Meet University of Minnesota Professor and tumor biologist Amy Skubitz, who finds cancer cells to be the most interesting in the human body. We can embrace this interest, as she has…
The RIS Patient and Family Support Committee, made up of many members who are sarcoma survivors, decided that one way they could help newly diagnosed or relapsed patients was to have gift bags available for hospital nurses to give to these patients to demonstrate that they are not alone in their battle with sarcoma. Several…
More than 60 patients, survivors, and family members attended the January 26 Winter Gathering at Bachman’s Floral, Gift, and Garden Center in Minneapolis. In addition, the live-stream video of the event on Facebook reached over 2000 people (watch the replay). Highlights of the event include mindfulness exercises from the University of Minnesota’s Bakken Center for…
We’re pleased to introduce Rein in Sarcoma’s five 2018-2019 Sarcoma Scholars from the University of Minnesota and Mayo Medical Schools! This is the tenth year RIS has awarded scholarships to medical students, who spend the year completing various projects and presentations to bring sarcoma awareness to their fellow students as well as the larger community…
Announcing Rein in Sarcoma’s six 2017-2018 Sarcoma Scholars from the Mayo and University of Minnesota Medical Schools! This is the ninth year RIS has awarded scholarships to medical students who spend the year completing various projects and presentations to bring sarcoma awareness to their fellow students as well as the larger community of medical professionals.…
Rein in Sarcoma’s five new Sarcoma Scholars from the Mayo and University of Minnesota Medical Schools were recently announced at the 2016 Party in the Park. Introduced by Dr. Kathryn Dusenbery of the University of Minnesota and Dr. Scott Okuno of the Mayo Clinic, the five scholars are: Robert Gao University of Minnesota Medical School…
Type of Sarcoma: OsteosarcomaDate of Diagnosis: 2000Location: arm Brent passed away at the age of 20 on Feb. 3, 2003, after a three-year battle with Osteosarcoma, an aggressive children’s bone cancer. He was diagnosed in April 2000 with a primary tumor in his humerus and metastasis to both lungs. Prior to his illness Brent played…
William Breen Mayo Medical School I’m currently a second-year medical student at Mayo Medical School. I grew up in Hillsboro, North Dakota. After graduating high school I attended college at St. John’s University where I studied biochemistry and Latin. I’m hoping to pursue a career in oncology, participating in research and patient care. I spend…
