June 2005

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The Electronic Sarcoma Update Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 3

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In This Issue

Feature Articles

Editorial: Reflections on Lying Awake

Reflections on Lying Awake, a novel by Mark Salzman.

Cancer and Fertility

Lindsay Beck and Drs. Oktay and Schlegel present a detailed discussion of fertility preservation and parenthood options for men and women before and after cancer treatments.

Chemotherapy for Non-Rhabdomyosarcoma Soft Tissue Sarcomas of Childhood:

To Treat or Not to Treat?

Dr. Mackall discusses some of differences in the in the approach to the treatment of sarcomas in children and adults.

Correlation of Lack of Participation on Clinical Trials and Lack of Progress in Bone Sarcoma Published

Dr. Bleyer discusses clinical trial participation as an explanation for an observed relative lack of outcome improvement in young adults with sarcoma.

The COG Survivor Guidelines: A View from the Pediatric Sarcoma Perspective

Joan Darling discusses some of the late effects of sarcoma treatments and related survivor guidelines.

Stories of Courage and Hope

Tom Swartz abstracts several inspiring stories we have recently encountered about patients or caregivers that tell of the strength that some are blessed with in dealing with sarcoma.

Regular Columns

Clinical Trial News

A number of clinical trials that are directed at sarcoma patients are described.

Research Corner

New sarcoma research results are reported.

Odds & Ends

Miscellaneous abstracts and pointers.

General Information

Disclaimer

Editorial Advisory Board and Editorial Staff

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