What is Sarcoma?

Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that can arise in either soft tissue or bone. A subset of these Sarcomas are caused by a genetic mutation called Chromosomal Translocation. This is where a piece of one chromosome breaks off and attaches to another chromosome, creating a new ‘fusion gene’ -  the trigger for cancer growth. 

Sarcoma research is relatively underfunded due to its rarity and as a consequence both diagnostics and treatment options are limited. Those Sarcomas caused by chromosomal translocations also present additional medical challenges when it comes to identifying effective treatment and as a consequence many patients find themselves on extension of life treatment plans, rather than targeted options that focus on the genetic mutation.