Sarcoma Blog Archives
Sarcoma Patient Spotlight
Michael Currie served in the Marine Corps for over five years where he primarily worked on Harrier jets. He left the Marine Corps in August 2020…
Sarcoma Warrior Driven to Start Patient Support Group
Patty Leavenworth met and married her husband, Rick, shortly after graduating from nursing school. They built their home in West Lebanon, a small town in eastern…
Ewing’s Sarcoma Warrior shares her courageous journey.
In 2017, Ella Steubing – only 13 years old at the time – received a life-changing diagnosis: Ewing’s sarcoma. Ella graciously shared her story to help facilitate…
Sarcoma Patient Spotlight
Dylan grew up heavily surrounded by sports. He started playing basketball from the age of 4 up until his diagnosis at 23. Dylan would play 2-4…
2023 Sarcoma Strong Honoree, Kyle Stickles, inspiring a community into action and helping support other sarcoma warriors
Kyle was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in his leg, just below his knee, in 2020. His treatment was long and challenging. Almost a year of chemotherapy, most…
Sarcoma Strong Plans Inaugural Gala for 2023
Our mission of raising awareness, supporting sarcoma families and raising research funding is being supported with our latest organizational event, our first dinner gala. Spear-headed by…
2022 Sarcomastrong Honoree, Aileen Flach
Myxofibromsarcoma warrior, Aileen Flach, shares her story. Video produced by Albany Medical Center communications. Join our team and community to help find a better path forward…
Liposarcoma Warrior, Judy, shares her story with SarcomaStrong
Interview and write up by Harjot Uppal, AMC Medical Student Can you share about your family life and hobbies?Judy is a retired accountant who is an…
Myxofibrosarcoma Warrior Shares her Story with SarcomaStrong
Interview completed February 2022 with Aileen Flach by Alvarho Guzman, Albany Medical College student I live in Castleton with my husband Kolby and our two teenage…
Synovial sarcoma warrior shares her story which will hopefully inspire others to face their fears and keep living despite the challenges of a rare cancer diagnosis
Amy Perrotti, a 46-year old single mom, loves to play sports, kayak, and travel. In 2019, Amy had developed back pain on her left side, along…
Ewing’s sarcoma warrior, Nick, shares his story and his plans to collaborate with SarcomaStrong
Sarcoma Strong Interview with Nick Baccaro on 12/14/2021 by Gokul Kalyanasundaram, 2nd year medical student at Albany Medical College. Can you tell me about your story…
“I was terrified when I heard I had cancer.” Dianne shares her experience with sarcoma.
Interview and post composed by Zachary Troiani, Albany Medical College, MD Candidate, Class of 2024 Dianne Hansen is a 76-year-old grandmother of 4 grandchildren who enjoys…
JennaStrong event at UAlbany August 14, 2021
Friends, family and the Guilderland community came out to support and celebrate Jenna this morning. She was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma in her collarbone February 2021,…
