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Osteosarcoma online provides current information about osteosarcoma, from diagnosis to follow-up care and research updates. The information is designed just for teens with osteosarcoma and their families and friends.

Find Information that addresses the specific needs of patients, parents, friends, and teachers. Choose from the topics below: Short facts on osteosarcoma Facts relevant at diagnosis Facts relevant for treatment Facts relevant for long term medical follow up	Get Involved Healthy donors: donate blood for osteosarcoma research Make a gift A special tribute to friends and loved ones
You Are Not Alone Take some time to read stories and journey through the lives of young people and their parents, who have been affected by Osteosarcoma. Sarah was diagnosed with osteosarcoma that had already spread to the lungs and liver, but has been cancer free now for 14 years. Sarah is excited to tell you about her great success with limb salvage surgery and chemotherapy.	Learn about Research and Clinical Trials Check out the osteosarcoma research initiatives of the IU Simon Cancer Center. Clinical trials open at Indiana University Learn about osteosarcoma research

Written and reviewed by: Susanne Ragg, MD, PhD; Deannie Lee, MD, PhD; James Hill, MD; Joseph Bidwell, PhD; Ann Haddix, RN, MSN, CPNP; Jada Paine, MS; Amber MacMahon, BS; Julie Haydon, BS; Michelle Lucke, MPH; Eve Doucette, BS; Elaine Skopelja, MALS, AHIP; Kellie Kaneshiro, AMLS, AHIP. Date last reviewed: August 2006.