On a Mission to Cure Ewing--™s Sarcoma - Featured Stories - Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC)

Links shared publicly online about this topic.

  • 390
    total visits

On a Mission to Cure Ewing--™s Sarcoma - Featured Stories - Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC)

gumc.georgetown.edu

After discovering a potential novel treatment for a rare childhood cancer, Jeffrey Toretsky is feeling his way through a drug development --pipeline-- fraught with pitfalls. But his quest is backed by a large federal grant and encouragement from colleagues near and far.

View full resource at gumc.georgetown.edu

Tags: Cancer, Bone Cancer, Ewing Family of Tumors, Drug, Children's Health, Medical

  • Share

Most Recently Shared on April 4, 2011 at 12:53 pm By:

gumedcenter GU Med Center (GUMC)

Jeff Toretsky is on a mission to cure Ewing's Sarcoma...read more about his amazing work. http://fb.me/Oq89tXrC

1 year ago...

Schoolgirl does BBC diabetes doc to help other children | diabetes and more | Scoop.it

scoop.it — “A SCHOOLGIRL who is on a mission to find a cure for diabetes is helping other children to understand the condition as part of a BBC television programme.View full resource at scoop.it

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on March 29, 2012 at 12:03 pm By:

CCFA - Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America - Non-Profit Organization - New York, NY | Facebook

facebook.com — “CCFA - Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America - Our Mission: To cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. Visit us at - General Information: We’d like to thank everyone who posts on our wall! Our goal is to provide a supportive area and a good experience. Please follow these rules when posting: 1. Stay on-topic: If it relates to Crohn’s or colitis, feel free to post! If it does not, please post inView full resource at facebook.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on March 27, 2012 at 12:31 pm By:

takesteps takesteps Health Organization

Please 'Like" our National CCFA Facebook Fan Page to show your support! - http://t.co/Hr3xuSvI

3 weeks ago...

U.S. plastic surgeons volunteer to train doctors in Afghanistan - Related Stories - Plastic Surgery SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “Plastic surgeon Kaveh Alizadeh, president of the board of directors for Mission Restore, and his colleagues are partnering with the TD Foundation and Cure International to establish a burn unit in Afghanistan and teach local doctors to perform skin grafts. "This could set forth a path for hundreds,…View full resource at smartbrief.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on March 16, 2012 at 7:12 pm By:

Dr_Kristen Kristen Rezak, MD Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, Physician, and Doctor

U.S. plastic surgeons volunteer to train doctors in Afghanistan http://t.co/OeCU3jv8

4 weeks ago...

S.Z. Berg: Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy's Mission: A Moonshot Into the Mind

huffingtonpost.com — “Patrick Kennedy is challenging scientists to see "innerspace" as the new frontier, a moonshot into the mind to explore brain circuitry and impaired genes and to develop research that can be translated into therapies and cures for all brain disorders.View full resource at huffingtonpost.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on March 16, 2012 at 4:01 pm By:

NAMIMass NAMI Massachusetts Health Organization

Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy's Mission: A Moonshot Into the Mind http://t.co/ebtGat29

4 weeks ago...

Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Atlanta Affiliate - Non-Profit Organization - Atlanta, GA | Facebook

facebook.com — “Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Atlanta Affiliate - Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Atlanta Affiliate is the local resource for women who need breast cancer screening, treatment, education and support. - General Information: Visit to register for the 2012 Komen Atlanta Race for the Cure! - Mission: The mission of Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Atlanta Affiliate is to enable women to detect and survive breast cancer. - Description: Non-profit organization - Company Overview:... | FacView full resource at facebook.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on March 16, 2012 at 2:21 pm By:

komenatlanta komenatlanta Health Organization

Check out our Facebook page for a chance to win a FREE 2012 Race for the Cure registration! http://t.co/tDuJGoBS

4 weeks ago...

Hyundai Hope on Wheels | Facebook

facebook.com — “Hyundai Hope on Wheels - Hope on Wheels is the united effort of Hyundai Motor America and its nearly 800 Hyundai dealers across the U.S. committed to helping kids fight cancer. - Mission: To bring hope to children affected by childhood cancer, support the hospitals and medical professionals working to care for them, and fund the research that brings us closer to better treatments and, ultimately, a cure. - Company Overview: 2012 marks the fourteenth year that Hyundai and its dealers have been...View full resource at facebook.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on March 13, 2012 at 11:15 pm By:

ontheirway Children's Hospital Hospital and Children's Hospital

Tomorrow's the last day to help Children's Hospital in the @Hyundai Hope on Wheels Facebook 'like' campaign: http://t.co/g5XJLkxZ

1 month ago...

EndoGoddess app makes game of dealing with diabetes - Columbus - Business First

bizjournals.com — “Making a game out of endless daily finger-pricks can help take the drag out of diabetes. ...View full resource at bizjournals.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on March 9, 2012 at 5:57 pm By:

EndoGoddess Jen Dyer MD, MPH Physician, Doctor, Pediatrician, Internist, and Endocrinologist

I'm on a digital mission here at #SXSW to make #diabetes tolerable and easier...until there's a cure. #mhealth http://t.co/Pl9EcKcT

1 month ago...

CureToday.com: Blogs - Guest - Celebrate Good Times

curetoday.com — “CureToday.com: Blogs - Guest - Celebrate Good TimesView full resource at curetoday.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on March 5, 2012 at 11:47 pm By:

cure_magazine CURE Magazine Oncology and Health Magazine

Check out our first young adult (YA) guest blog by Su Ciampa (dx w/ Ewing’s sarcoma at the age of 28) http://t.co/R53OS8P3 @stupidcancer

1 month ago...

Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. - Southeast Florida Chapter

lupusfl.org — “Our mission is to provide supportive services to individuals living with lupus, to educate the public about lupus, and to support research into the cause and cure for lupus.View full resource at lupusfl.org

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on March 5, 2012 at 3:33 pm By:

LupusOrg Lupus Foundation Health Organization

@breezysun I see you're from S FL. Please get in touch w/our ch @LupusFL and they can provide you w/ list of docs. http://t.co/ybaZNvpB

1 month ago...

Deepak Chopra: A Personal Mission: Define Your Wellness

huffingtonpost.com — “A basic outline for prevention has existed for more than 30 years, but wellness has had a hard time making real headway. Old habits are hard to break. Our society has a magic bullet fixation, waiting for the next miracle drug to cure us of every ill.View full resource at huffingtonpost.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on February 24, 2012 at 2:19 pm By:

Deepak Chopra: A Personal Mission: Define Your Wellness

huffingtonpost.com — “A basic outline for prevention has existed for more than 30 years, but wellness has had a hard time making real headway. Old habits are hard to break. Our society has a magic bullet fixation, waiting for the next miracle drug to cure us of every ill.View full resource at huffingtonpost.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on February 24, 2012 at 12:34 pm By:

CommunityChiro1 Dr. Stephanie Maj CAM, Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, and Doctor

A Personal Mission: Define Your Wellness: A basic outline for prevention has existed for more than 30 years, but... http://t.co/wqqqSFre

2 months ago...

Susan G. Komen for the Cure Los Angeles County - Non-Profit Organization - Los Angeles, CA - Events | Facebook

facebook.com — “Susan G. Komen for the Cure Los Angeles County - Join in the fight against breast cancer in LA County - - Mission: Our promise: to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. “Breast cancer knows no boundary, be it age, gender, socio-economic status or geographic location. Be aware. Take action.” - Company Overview: The Los Angeles County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure—along with those who... | FView full resource at facebook.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on February 23, 2012 at 1:41 am By:

KomenLACounty Komen LA County Health Organization

RT or share these events from our FB page.....you can make an impact just by spreading the word! http://t.co/iO3NhHzd

2 months ago...

Susan G. Komen for the Cure Los Angeles County - Non-Profit Organization - Los Angeles, CA - Race for the Cure | Facebook

facebook.com — “Susan G. Komen for the Cure Los Angeles County - Join in the fight against breast cancer in LA County - - Mission: Our promise: to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. “Breast cancer knows no boundary, be it age, gender, socio-economic status or geographic location. Be aware. Take action.” - Company Overview: The Los Angeles County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure—along with those who... | FView full resource at facebook.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on February 23, 2012 at 12:35 am By:

KomenLACounty Komen LA County Health Organization

All funds from the Komen Race for the Cure go to research, education, screening and treatment programs. http://t.co/QbCeCUIB

2 months ago...

Hyundai Hope on Wheels - Like4Hope | Facebook

facebook.com — “Hyundai Hope on Wheels - Hope on Wheels is the united effort of Hyundai Motor America and its nearly 800 Hyundai dealers across the U.S. committed to helping kids fight cancer. - Mission: To bring hope to children affected by childhood cancer, support the hospitals and medical professionals working to care for them, and fund the research that brings us closer to better treatments and, ultimately, a cure. - Company Overview: 2012 marks the fourteenth year that Hyundai and its dealers have been...View full resource at facebook.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on February 16, 2012 at 7:04 pm By:

TheJimmyFund The Jimmy Fund Health Organization

RT @LissKB: I 'Liked' @hopeonwheels on Facebook & they donated $5 to @TheJimmyFund on my behalf! You can too http://t.co/xn9X0U8C

2 months ago...

Hyundai Hope on Wheels | Facebook

facebook.com — “Hyundai Hope on Wheels - Hope on Wheels is the united effort of Hyundai Motor America and its nearly 800 Hyundai dealers across the U.S. committed to helping kids fight cancer. - Mission: To bring hope to children affected by childhood cancer, support the hospitals and medical professionals working to care for them, and fund the research that brings us closer to better treatments and, ultimately, a cure. - Company Overview: 2012 marks the fourteenth year that Hyundai and its dealers have been...View full resource at facebook.com

  • View Related
  • Share

Most Recently Shared on February 15, 2012 at 5:00 pm By:

ChildrensMemHos Children's Memorial Hospital and Children's Hospital

Like @HopeOnWheels on Facebook and choose Children's Memorial Hospital to receive a $5 donation! http://t.co/VFUvHGN0 #like4hope

2 months ago...

Advertisement