Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma Tumor Metabolizes Lactate by Goodwin and Jin et al in “Cancer Cell” Journal
Cancer Cell 26, 851-862, December 8,2014 The research from the group of Dr. Kevin Jones from the university of Utah was published in December 2014. It gives very important information on the metabolism of ASPS. It demonstrates that lactate drives proliferation of ASPS. The full paper is available here. The researchers initiated the study by creating […]
Research on ASPS presented at the conference of the “American College of Medical Genetics”
Dr. Shamini Selvarajah presented a summary of her studies on Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma at the 2011 ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting that took place at the Vancouver Convention Center, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Dr. Selvarajah is one of the dedicated scientists from the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. They study ASPS relentlessly, aiming to […]
Tumor Expression Profile of Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma May Pave the Way for New Treatments at The Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Scientists from the group of Dr. Massimo Loda reported the results of an extensive study that aims to identify potential therapeutic targets for ASPS last Friday. The research team, comprised of Shamini Selvarajah (PhD), Eleanor Chen (MD, PhD), and Saumyadipta Pyne (PhD), used cDNA microarray technology (gene expression array) to examine the expression of 18,401 […]
Second Fundraiser in the Memory of Anthony Salisbury (AJ)
On January 26 2009, we lost Anthony Salisbury (AJ) to ASPS. AJ’s fiancée, family and friends remain committed to finding a cure for ASPS. In February 2009, they organized “Knockin’ Down ASPS”, the first fundraiser in AJ’s memory. This year, on Saturday, April 10, the second AJ memorial fundraiser, “Knockin’ Down ASPS” will take place. […]
Team ASPS Races in PMC 2009 to Raise Funds for a Cure
During the first weekend of August, Team ASPS participated in their sixth Pan-Massachusetts Challenge (PMC) bike ride. This bike-a-thon crosses Massachusetts to raise money for cancer research and clinical trials at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. Donations raised by Team ASPS are restricted for research and clinical trials that aim to find a cure […]
Team ASPS dedicated a 50-mile bike ride to the Team Sarcoma Initiative
Team iCureASPS dedicated a 50 mile bike ride to the 2008 Team Sarcoma Initiative. The ride was on the route between Wellesley and Wrentham, MA. It was the last training session for our riders who are preparing for the PMC bike ride that will take place during this coming weekend. The international sarcoma awareness week […]
Matthew Scott Pinson – first Memorial Event – January 2007
Sunday, January 14th was the coldest day in the metropolitan Phoenix area if the past 17 years. It did not dampen the spirit of the runners assembled for the PF Chang’s Rock N Roll marathon. Temperatures at the start were approximately 27 degrees. Two runners participated in the half marathon in support of Team ASPS […]
Dear Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma Patients, Family, and Friends, Welcome to your New Home in Cure Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma International
Our new organization aims to bring together ASPS patients, their families and friends who have a shared interest to find a cure for Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma (ASPS). On this website you will find updated information about research and therapies for ASPS. You will get a chance to share your experience and information about your […]