More Than Just a Rare Cancer: The Real Faces of Sarcoma – Sarcoma Awareness Month 2025

When you hear the word cancer, sarcoma might not be the first that comes to mind. But for thousands of individuals and families, sarcoma is a word they’ve come to know all too well.

Sarcoma Awareness Month 2025 is not just about statistics—it's about stories. It's about children missing playdates for chemo appointments, adults facing surgeries and rehab with unwavering strength, and families navigating life-altering diagnoses with courage and hope.

A Rare Battle, A Common Goal
Sarcoma doesn’t discriminate. It affects people of all ages, from toddlers to grandparents. Its rarity makes it difficult to detect and even harder to treat. Many patients have to travel great distances to find specialists who understand their disease.

Yet in the face of uncertainty, the sarcoma community is resilient. Survivors become advocates. Families become warriors. And every July, their voices grow louder.

Ways to Stand With the Sarcoma Community:
  • Tell someone about sarcoma. Education saves lives.
  • Attend or host a fundraiser or awareness event.
  • Donate to research organizations helping to find targeted therapies.
  • Light up your home or business in yellow as a visual reminder of support.

A Month to Reflect, Honor, and Act
This July, let’s do more than wear a ribbon—let’s honor the lives touched by sarcoma. Let’s educate, advocate, and fund the fight. And let’s never forget that behind every statistic is a face, a family, and a story worth telling.

What is Cheltenham Oaks Assisted Living?

Cheltenham Oaks Assisted Living is a team of licensed nurses and care providers committed to enhancing the quality of living for our seniors. We do this by carefully tracking your current state of health and personal assistance needs, and work to provide you with all of the regularly scheduled care services you require to go about your life. 

We are compassionate about the fact that aging and entering the latter stages of life can be challenging if not scary. That's why we strive to promote a happy, engaging community within our facility that encourages residents to engage in classes, entertainment, games, social activities, and much more. 

With the help of our care providers, you and our residents can live a normal life filled with the same opportunities to experience joy, laughter, love, and friendship. Whether you require assistance with your physical, mental, or emotional health, we're here to provide.

For many, having the talk about assisted living isn't easy. Our team is always here to help you through it.

It's likely that you're researching assisted living on behalf of a parent, grandparent, or loved one. Broaching the subject of moving to an assisted living facility isn't easy for a likely reason: we all struggle to acknowledge the end of our lives.

However, there are steps you can take to ease your loved ones into understanding. You should start by acknowledging the possibilities before your loved ones are limited on options.
While your loved ones are still healthy, they are able to more effectively think about the consequences and risks of what might happen down the road. It's easier to make decisions when you have agency, as opposed to finding yourself in poor health and having no option but to go along.

Have the discussion with loved ones about "what if?" Be sure to discuss the presence of illness and what to expect later on.