Sarcoma Patient Stories

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Arianne's Story

Just two months before her wedding, Arianne noticed a little nerve symptom in her calf every time she sat down or crossed her legs. She was diagnosed with liposarcoma. Here's her story.

Ryan outdoors

Ryan's Story

Ryan Kennington was like any other high school senior with a passion for soccer—active and full of life. When he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, Ryan's entire life was turned upside down.

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Paulette's Story

When Paulette Whitekettle was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma in 2013, she was determined to fight her disease and continue enjoying summers at the park.

Head shot of Franchesca Manuco against a brick wall

Franchesca's Story

At just 20 years old, Franchesca was diagnosed with a rare form of sarcoma that had formed in her sinus.

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Megan's Story

At age 23, former college soccer player Megan Dychala found out that her nagging knee pain was stage 2 synovial sarcoma. Here's her story.

Mike Fender, Sarcoma Survivor

Mike's Story

When Mike developed a pain in his left groin late in 2013, he assumed it was a simple strain he picked up playing basketball. But it got progressively worse over the winter, to the point that Mike had a hard time even tying his left shoe.

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Tracey's Story

After being diagnosed with cancer, Tracey's view on life changed. Suddenly, she viewed her healthcare as being an investment in her quality of life. At Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center, Tracey found what she was looking for.