The LIT PhD Students Socking it to Sarcoma

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2022 August The LIT PhD Students Socking it to Sarcoma The LIT PhD Students Socking it to Sarcoma | 3 MINS Sarcomas are a relatively rare but aggressive form of cancer that, despite accounting for 10% of all cancers in the 15 to 25 age group, receives less than 1% of cancer research funding worldwide. After being diagnosed with EwingsΓÇÖs Sarcoma at the age of 17, Abbie Basson passed away 27 months later, just weeks after her 20th birthday. The Abbie Basson Sarcoma Foundation was her wish and legacy, with a rallying cry of ΓÇ£Sock it to Sarcoma!ΓÇ¥ inspired by her simple idea of selling socks to fund vital research, provide patient support and raise awareness. Now, the foundation, relying on strong community support, has bolstered the development of multiple researchers, projects and teams specialising in sarcoma by providing PhD top-up scholarships, grants and support. These PhD students are kick-starting their research careers to make a difference for the outcomes and diagnoses of sarcoma patients. One of the major teams focusing on sarcoma is

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2022 August The LIT PhD Students Socking it to Sarcoma The LIT PhD Students Socking it to Sarcoma | 3 MINS Sarcomas are a relatively rare but aggressive form of cancer that, despite accounting for 10% of all cancers in the 15 to 25 age group, receives less than 1% of cancer research funding worldwide.

After being diagnosed with EwingsΓÇÖs Sarcoma at the age of 17, Abbie Basson passed away 27 months later, just weeks after her 20th birthday.

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