Sarcoma Cancer is a rare disease, often misdiagnosed, often afflicting children and young adults.
The Karen Wyckoff Sarcoma Foundation is dedicated to Sarcoma Cancer research, support and education...and the fight to find a cure.

Welcome to Rein in Sarcoma

Though Sarcomas are rare, you are not alone in your battle against the disease. The Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation provides news, resources, and a way to connect to others with the disease. Since our inception in 2001, Rein In Sarcoma has had the opportunity to serve many individuals who, like you, have waged a personal war against this disease.

To learn more our mission, click on our video below.

For more background information about RIS, click here.

We thank you for the privilege of assisting you on your personal sarcoma journey.

Who we are
  • Our Mission
  • Karen's Story
  • Contact Us

Rein in Sarcoma is: Patient and Family Support
  • Patient and Family Support Programs
  • Coping with Cancer
  • Sarcoma Survivor Stories

Rein in Sarcoma is: Resources
  • Understanding Sarcoma Cancers
  • Local and National Resources
  • Sarcoma Patient Starter Notebook
  • For newly Diagnosed Sarcoma Patients

Rein in Sarcoma is: Education
  • Understanding Sarcoma Cancers
  • Lumps & Bumps
  • Red Flags of Sarcoma Cancer
  • Educating the public and medical profession about the warning signs of sarcoma Cancers

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  • Why support to Rein in Sarcoma?
  • Ways to Give
  • Named Tribute and Memorial Funds
  • Plan your own Fundraiser to Benefit Rein in Sarcoma

Katherine B. Andersen Fund Issues RIS Challenge Grant

Posted Wed, 04/25/2012 - 11:08 by pete

Saint Paul Foundation

For the sixth consecutive year, The Katherine B. Andersen Fund of the Saint Paul Foundation has issued a new 2012 challenge grant to help Rein in Sarcoma build its base of community support. The challenge grant will match all new and increased gifts to Rein in Sarcoma  (up to $15,000) in 2012 from individuals and corporations. According to Tom Dougherty, Rein in Sarcoma's treasurer, “this challenge grant will help continue to build the support for our three-fold mission of sarcoma research, education and support."  Read more...

RIS Teaching Future Doctors - A Medical Student's Perspective

Posted Wed, 04/25/2012 - 10:45 by pete

Sarcoma DayAs a Rein-in-Sarcoma Scholar, I had the privilege of being part of this year’s Rein-in-Sarcoma (RIS) lecture which targets second year medical students about to start their clinical rotations. Actually, this year was special because I unintentionally got to help and participate in two separate lectures. Learn more...

Join us in Planning the 2012 "Party in the Park"

Posted Thu, 03/15/2012 - 09:20 by pete

The 12th Rein in Sarcoma "Party in the Park", will be held on Monday evening, July 23rd  at St. Paul's Cafesjian Carousel and Como Park Visitor Center.  The Picnic Pavilion and the Visitor center have been reserved and RIS leadership and Committee work is underway under the leadership of our new event chair, Christin Garcia. Join us in making our 2012 "Party" our best ever. Read More....

"A Whole New Life"- RIS Premiers New Video

Posted Wed, 03/14/2012 - 07:37 by pete

Whole New LifeDr. Edward Cheng of the University of Minnesota, presents moving stories of young people's nervousness, courage, and optimism before and after amputation surgery in the treatment of bone sarcoma cancer. "A Whole New Life after Bone Sarcoma Surgery" sensitively presents the incredible and uplifting stories of two young persons, Mariah and Luke who, in their own words, speak to their cancer and amputation experience. More and see video...

RIS Min-Medical School Explores Sarcoma Tumors

Posted Wed, 02/15/2012 - 17:21 by pete

Kudos to “Dean” Katie Dusenbery and faculty members, Chinsoo Cho, Randi Weaver, Carlos Manivel and Shelly Marette, for presenting an outstanding curriculum for the 3rd Annual KWRIS Mini Medical School. 

28 students attended the Mini Medical School (MMS) on Saturday, February 4 at the Radiation Oncology Clinic at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview and received a big picture view of the work Sarcoma Group in treating patients. Read more...