Childhood Cancer

Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma

Alveolar soft part sarcoma is an extremely rare type of soft-tissue sarcoma. It is primarily found in children and young adults and typically starts in the connective tissue of the legs. It can migrate into other parts of the body, including the lungs and the brain.

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Latest Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma grants

Exploiting the Retina to Study Angiogenesis and Immunoprotection in Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma
Kevin Jones, MD
University of Utah
Innovation Grants, Awarded 2025
Elucidating the role of 5-hydroxymethylcitosine for the function of Polycomb Repressive Complex 2
Josie Majowka
University of Chicago
POST Program Grants, Awarded 2024
Capitalizing on functional genomics with targeted protein degradation in neuroblastoma
Ian Delahunty, PhD
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Young Investigator Grants, Awarded 2024
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Latest Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma blog posts

Quarterly Childhood Cancer Research Update: Spring 2021
As the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) Director of Science, I work to evaluate our funded research projects to track progress and find gaps in funding so that we can direct more research dollars to the largest areas of need, and to... more
The Unforgettable Heroes of Sarcoma Awareness Month
July marks Sarcoma Awareness Month. Sarcomas are a diverse group of cancers that arise from bone or soft tissue in the body. There are over 100 different subtypes, making treatment difficult — not every sarcoma can be treated the same. ... more
Can a Fish Really Change the Course of Sarcoma Research?
Can a fish really serve as a sufficient model for studying sarcomas?

It may sound like an unusual proposition, but Dr. Genevieve Kendall finds research using zebrafish to be a promising area of investigation that could yield a significant... more
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Alexandra "Alex" Scott was diagnosed with neuroblastoma shortly before her 1st birthday. By her 4th, she said she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to help other kids with cancer. Sadly, she passed away at 8 years old, but her memory and dream live on...
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