Synovial sarcoma is a rare and aggressive soft tissue cancer that most often develops near the joints of the arms or legs. In very rare cases, however, it can appear in unusual locations — including the skull and brain region. A newly published case report…
We are incredibly honored to share that the Synovial Sarcoma Foundation received First Place in the Advocacy in Action Award at the 16th Annual SPAGN Conference in Stockholm, Sweden. Hosted by the Sarcoma Patient Advocacy Global Network (SPAGN), this award recognizes advocacy initiatives making a…
Synovial Sarcoma Foundation Welcomes Lucia and Roberto Belluco to the Board of Directors
[Philadelphia, PA] The Synovial Sarcoma Foundation (SSF) is honored to welcome Lucia Manzinello Belluco and Roberto Belluco to its Board of Directors as the organization’s first European board members. Their appointment marks an important step in expanding the foundation’s international reach and strengthening collaboration across…
Celebrating Milestones with Hope: The 100th Sign-Up for the Synovial Sarcoma Registry and Biospecimen Repository
We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone for the Synovial Sarcoma Registry and Biospecimen Repository, as we proudly welcome…
A New Cell Therapy Approach Advances Toward Clinical Testing in Synovial Sarcoma
Zelluna, a Norway-based biotechnology company, has announced the submission of a Clinical Trial Application (CTA) in the United Kingdom for…
Synovial Sarcoma Foundation Welcomes Julie Kramer as Community Engagement & Partnerships Manager
Current Patient to Drive Relationships and Support for the Synovial Sarcoma Community [Philadelphia, PA] – 12/12/25 – The Synovial Sarcoma…
Arizona Pioneers New Immune Therapy for Synovial Sarcoma Treatment
In a groundbreaking advancement in cancer treatment, a patient with synovial sarcoma in Arizona has become the first in the…
Revolutionary Insights Unveiled in Latest Synovial Sarcoma Research
A landmark study just published in Nature Communications finally pinpointed the exact “cell of origin” for synovial sarcoma — a rare, primitive…
2025 Connective Tissue Oncology Society
The Synovial Sarcoma Foundation is excited to share that we are on site this week at the 2025 Connective Tissue Oncology Society…
Rise in Early-Onset Cancers: More Diagnoses, Not Always More Disease
Not every detected cancer is clinically meaningful. For younger patients, especially, this can mean confronting a diagnosis that may never…
Dr. Theodore W. Laetsch, Synovial Sarcoma Foundation Board Member, Receives $1 Million Grant to Advance Rare Tumor Studies
The Synovial Sarcoma Foundation is pleased to highlight a significant milestone at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), where pediatric…
Innovative Approach Shows Promise Against Synovial Sarcoma Using Protein-Blocking Drugs
The Synovial Sarcoma Foundation is dedicated to supporting cutting-edge research that advances treatment options for this rare and aggressive cancer.…
