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Looking good is not a matter of vanity. Studies show that people who are pleased with how they look have more energy, more resilience and a better attitude.  This helps them handle the "ups and...

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Mark Herzlich (left) pictured with Dr. Staddon and his mother, Barbara. A little over three years removed from being diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma , a rare form of bone cancer, Mark Herzl...

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People with cancer report memory and attention problems after chemotherapy. This is sometimes called “chemo brain.” Many survivors report they have problems paying attention, finding the righ...

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Feelings about close physical and intimate relationships are related to the way people think about how they look to others, their ability to handle physical activity, level of fatigue, and anxiet...

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The stands at the River Winds after the 2010 "Walk, Run, or Cycle" Patients and staff from the Joan Karnell Cancer Center at Pennsylvania Hospital are invited to participate in the fifth annu...

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Participants from the first sessions of the Joan Karnell Cancer Center's "Walkabout Program: Looking In, Looking Out," took time to share their impressions about the cancer survivorship program ...

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The Duke Street Brass and The New Age Brass perform a benefit concert for sarcoma research at Penn Medicine’s Joan Karnell Cancer Center. WHEN: Sunday, November 7th at 7:30 pm WHERE: Steinman...

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2010 LIVESTRONG/Planet Cancer Retreats for Young Adults Who: Open to young adult cancer survivors ages 18-27 years of age What: A weekend designed to bring young cancer survivors together to b...

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Even if you aren't in school anymore it can still be fun to reminisce, so cut off the crust on your PB and J and tune into Oncolink's Brown Bag Chat: a live internet-based discussion! This mont...

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Please come join us at the Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance : September 10, 11, and 12. This is not your typical “car show”, this is an elegant invitational classic car event. Guests are inv...

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The Walkabout Program: Looking In, Looking Out This new program for young adults (18-30 yrs old) with cancer has been funded by the Lance Armstrong Foundation and offered at the Joan Karnell Ca...

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Sand Castles for Sarcoma wasn't just a day at the beach these talented sand sculptors raised $5,000 for sarcoma research! Congratulations and nice sand sculptures!

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Sandcastles for Sarcoma Awareness Sunday July 25, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. This fun event will be at The Cove Beach – south end of Beach Avenue in Cape May, New Jersey. For a $20 donation...

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This year, International Sarcoma Awareness Week officially started with 274 people waking up early Sunday morning, despite the blazing sun and record temperatures, to participate in this year's ...

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Thank you to everyone who supported Joan Karnell Cancer Center's Team: Together We Can Burn Rubber. To kick off International Sarcoma Awareness Week we held a bake sale and raised $300 in just...

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July 17th-July 25th Spread the word!

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Don't forget to sign up for the PSSRF Walk, Run or Cycle in Support of Sarcoma Cancer! Sunday, July 18th, 2010 CYCLE: 7:30 WALK: 8:30 RUN: 9:00 See you there!

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The Team Sarcoma Initiative takes place all over the world and unites individuals, communities, charitable organizations and medical institutions in a global effort, because Sarcoma Knows No Bord...

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I was recently given an article from the LIVESTRONG Quarterly which featured Heidi Adams, a Ewing sarcoma survivor, diagnosed when she was 26. Adams expressed her hopes, fears and anger for the u...

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Bruce Shriver writes: There are only 5 days left until the deadline for submitting entries to the Sarcoma Heroes project. If you win the Team Sarcoma Everyday Heroes Competition, you get to targ...

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Many of you may not know, but I myself am a Sarcoma survivor. 10 years ago, I was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma . I was treated by Dr. Staddon and decided to work in Oncology. One of the things ...

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Nothing says I love you more than a home cooked meal with cancer fighting properties! Check out Joan Karnell Cancer Center's suggested recipes . No Mother's day flops here, just remember to cle...

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Eating a meal outside is such a fun summer luxury. With the right planning, it can be both easy and safe!  THINK AHEAD, BE PREPARED – make sure you pack all the essentials, including some...

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NATIONAL SURVIVORS DAY! Come Celebrate Life. WHEN: Thursday, June 3, 2010 TIME: Registration starts at 5:00pm. Program will begin at: 6:00-7:30 pm. WHERE: Elm Garden at Pennsylvania Hospital...

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Follow the link to read Diet Targets Chronic Diseases featuring our own Debra DeMille, MS RD CSO, Nutrition Counselor at Joan Karnell Cancer Center . PS: Don't forget Sarcoma Support Meeting is...

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