Why a Melanoma Vaccine Breakthrough Matters for Synovial Sarcoma
Merck and Moderna are making headlines after their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine entered Phase 3 clinical trials for melanoma. For most people, it is an exciting medical story. For the synovial sarcoma community, it is something more personal than that. What the Vaccine Is mRNA-4157,…
A new preclinical study published in Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy by Tomohiro Miyazaki, Yudai Murayama, Naoki Oike, and colleagues from the Department of Pediatrics and Division of Orthopedic Surgery at Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Japan, presents early but promising evidence for…
Kaela Graham-Bowman’s story reached national audiences this year when she was featured on 60 Minutes Australia. An Afghanistan veteran and nurse, Kaela was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma in 2020 at age 28, while working as an oncology nurse herself. What followed was a six-year fight…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
