Sarcoma is a rare form of cancer affecting connective tissues such as fat, muscle, blood vessels, nerve, bone, deep skin and cartilage. There is no screening for sarcoma. As sarcomas grow you may feel a lump or mass. You may have pain that may be worse at night or cause swelling.
Sarcoma Awareness Month is observed in July with the following events taking place at Moffitt Cancer Center. We welcome you to join us as we spread the word about this "forgotten cancer."
July 19 – Support Sarcoma Awareness
- Stop by the Sarcoma clinic to pick up your yellow ribbon from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
July 20 – Get creative with the Arts in Medicine Program
- Join us in making Yellow Beads of Hope and listening to a special music program from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Sarcoma clinic.
July 22 - Hello Yellow Day
- Please wear yellow in support of Sarcoma Awareness Month.
July 27 - Special Patient Appreciation Giveaways
- Seeds of Hope from noon to 1 p.m. in the Sarcoma clinic.
July 29 - Special Patient Appreciation Giveaways
- Receive a swag bag from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Sarcoma clinic.
November 5 - Dawn Coe Jones Golf Classic
- Fifth Annual Dawn Coe-Jones Golf Classic beginning at noon at the Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club.
November 20 - Miles for Moffitt
- Move for what matters - love, courage and finding the cure to cancer - at the Amelia Arena. Register with Team Sarcoma
