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CHOP, Development, Dr. Theodore Laetsch, Research

Synovial Sarcoma Foundation Celebrates Groundbreaking Achievement by Rachel Dr. Hurly

June 3, 2025 Comments Off on Synovial Sarcoma Foundation Celebrates Groundbreaking Achievement by Rachel Dr. Hurly

The Synovial Sarcoma Foundation is proud to announce a significant milestone in pediatric cancer research: Dr. Rachel Hurly, a dedicated pediatric oncology fellow from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), has been honored with the prestigious American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Young Investigator Award. Dr. Hurly conducts her research under the mentorship of Dr. Ted Laetsch at the Haldor Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania, with support from the Synovial Sarcoma Fund.

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Black Flag Racing

Callan Spence: Survivor. Driver. Relentless Advocate.

April 16, 2025 Comments Off on Callan Spence: Survivor. Driver. Relentless Advocate.

Callan Spence isn’t waiting for progress—he’s chasing it down at full speed. At 20 years old, Callan is already a two-time synovial sarcoma fighter. But to see him now—helmet on, strapping into a 1,000-horsepower Lotus Exige—you’d never guess that this young man was once told he might not survive high school. In 2021, at just […]

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Synovial Sarcoma Conference

Inaugural Synovial Sarcoma Conference

April 7, 2025 Comments Off on Inaugural Synovial Sarcoma Conference

On March 1, CHOP, in collaboration with Penn Medicine and the Synovial Sarcoma Foundation, hosted the first-ever national virtual conference dedicated solely to synovial sarcoma. More than 100 patients, caregivers, researchers, and clinicians attended the event, which featured expert presentations, research updates, and live discussions. The Synovial Sarcoma Foundation is dedicated to advancing research and […]

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Development, Research

The Synovial Sarcoma Foundation Surpasses $2 Million in Research Funding

February 26, 2025 Comments Off on The Synovial Sarcoma Foundation Surpasses $2 Million in Research Funding

Thanks to the generosity of donors and supporters, the Fund has now raised over $2 million, accelerating research initiatives at CHOP and Penn Medicine. These funds are driving critical advancements in patient care, clinical trials, and the development of future treatment strategies. This milestone represents a major step forward in expanding Synovial Sarcoma research, allowing […]

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Synovial Sarcoma Conference, Dr. Theodore Laetsch

First-Ever Synovial Sarcoma Conference to Bring Together Patients, Researchers, and Experts in a Landmark Event

February 20, 2025 Comments Off on First-Ever Synovial Sarcoma Conference to Bring Together Patients, Researchers, and Experts in a Landmark Event

PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2025 — The Synovial Sarcoma Foundation is proud to announce that Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Penn Medicine—global leaders in synovial sarcoma research—are hosting the first-ever conference dedicated to this rare and aggressive cancer. This landmark event will focus on the latest advances in research and treatment for both pediatric and […]

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Synovial Sarcoma Registry

Synovial Sarcoma Registry Reaches New Milestone

February 20, 2025 Comments Off on Synovial Sarcoma Registry Reaches New Milestone

The Synovial Sarcoma Registry, launched in partnership with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), continues to grow as a critical resource for advancing research and improving patient care. To date, the registry has compiled an extensive dataset, including over 1,800 imaging studies, 96 outside medical records, 42 blood specimens, and 29 tissue specimens, with four […]

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Black Flag Racing

Black Flag Sarcoma Race Team Takes the Track for Awareness

February 20, 2025 Comments Off on Black Flag Sarcoma Race Team Takes the Track for Awareness

The Black Flag Sarcoma Race Team is shifting into high gear, using motorsports as a platform to raise awareness for Synovial Sarcoma. The team’s new Super Lap Battle Lotus, will be wrapped with the molecular structure of TumorGlow, the groundbreaking imaging technology being developed at Penn Medicine to improve tumor detection during surgery. This initiative […]

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Tumor Board

Synovial Sarcoma Tumor Board Gains Widespread Adoption

February 20, 2025 Comments Off on Synovial Sarcoma Tumor Board Gains Widespread Adoption

The Synovial Sarcoma Tumor Board, funded by the Spence Family Synovial Sarcoma Foundation, has become an essential collaborative hub for leading medical institutions across the country. This initiative, launched in partnership with CHOP and Penn Medicine, brings together top specialists to discuss complex Synovial Sarcoma cases, ensuring that patients receive expert-reviewed treatment recommendations regardless of […]

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Teresa Belluco, CHOP

Teresa Belluco: A Legacy of Hope and Impact

January 2, 2025 Comments Off on Teresa Belluco: A Legacy of Hope and Impact

Teresa Belluco was just 13 years old when she received a devastating diagnosis—synovial sarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer that few had even heard of. A talented gymnast from Villafranca Padovana, Italy, she was full of life, ambition, and determination. But rather than allowing her illness to define her, Teresa chose to fight with everything […]