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A recent case report highlights a rare GLI1-altered mesenchymal tumor presenting in the pleura (lining of the lung), a location where tumors can closely resemble synovial sarcoma. This case underscores a critical challenge in rare cancers — different tumors can appear similar under imaging and even under the microscope, making accurate diagnosis essential for appropriate […]
Not every detected cancer is clinically meaningful. For younger patients, especially, this can mean confronting a diagnosis that may never progress but still carries psychological and treatment burdens.
The Synovial Sarcoma Foundation is pleased to highlight a significant milestone at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), where pediatric oncologist and Synovial Sarcoma Foundation Board Member, Dr. Theodore W. Laetsch, has been awarded a prestigious $1 million multi-year grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). This funding aims to accelerate research and treatment development […]
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.
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 […]