Attention Twin Cities Survivors and Caregivers, we have a great opportunity for you to connect with others impacted by sarcoma. RIS Talk and Together Time is a monthly gathering of sarcoma survivors and caregivers. Its an time to stories, fears, and hope. There is time to discuss personal experiences with traditional treatments, trials, nutrition, and…
Thank You for Your Leadership and Service With the end of our Q1 Board Meeting Michelle Kolling, Linda Andrean and Denis Clohisy, MD complete their tenure overseeing, shaping and guiding RIS policy, procedure, budget, management and support of our Strategic Plan. Their support has lead us through significant growth during exceptionally challenging times. Michelle Kolling…
POSTPONED- to be rescheduled for early 2023 The Rein in Sarcoma Patient and Family Support Committee will host its annual Rein in Sarcoma Remembers event. This day of remembrance is designed for family members and friends who have lost a loved one to sarcoma. Join us for SoulCollage® @ Gilda’s Club Twin Cities 10560 Wayzata Blvd., Minneapolis,…
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In June, Rein in Sarcoma had the opportunity to participate as an exhibitor at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and CancerCon. ASCO was held in Chicago and had over 32,000 oncology medical professionals in attendance. RIS was an ASCO-sponsored patient advocacy exhibitor and was able to engage with oncology researchers, sarcoma/cancer centers, pharmaceutical representatives…
The Patient and Family Support Committee hosted the 2022 Rein in Sarcoma’s Winter Gathering on January 30. Sue Stanek, Ph.D., Founder of Inspiring Results, shared her personal story of The Art of the Swerve and attendees were able to connect with others affected by sarcoma. The presentation was recorded and is presented below. We hope…
Bruce Seiber Bruce has provided exceptional custodial care of Rein in Sarcoma through various volunteer leadership positions since inception. As he steps down from two consecutive terms on the board, we extend our gratitude for his insight, support of growth and work chairing our nominations committee and bringing talented people to serve the mission of…
My sarcoma story begins in 2005. What I thought was a charley horse in my left calf for about nine months turned out to be a Synovial Sarcoma inside my Soleus muscle. Quite by luck, my first doctor sent me to the University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center rather than “cut it out first and…
Sarcoma survivor and RIS volunteer Charlie Gerk recently participated in the evaluation of research applications submitted to the Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). Charlie was nominated for participation in the program by Rein in Sarcoma. As a consumer reviewer, he was a full voting member, (along…
