Sarcoma doctors, scientists and patients urge you to designate July as Sarcoma Awareness Month. A rare cancer of connective tissue - including nerves, muscles, fat, joints, and bone - sarcoma is often found after it has already advanced. Recognition of July as Sarcoma Awareness Month will help to raise the profile of this “forgotten cancer.” Increased awareness can lead to earlier diagnoses and better treatment.
Sarcoma represents 15% of childhood cancers and 1% of adult cancers. Each there are nearly 15,000 new cases and 6,000 deaths. Sadly, approved treatments are limited. There is a significant need for new and innovative therapies.
The Sarcoma Foundation of America and the Sarcoma Alliance support July as Sarcoma Awareness Month, as do many other nonprofits and institutions.