Meet U.S. Navy Veteran Randall (Randy) Petronko of New Jersey. Randy will be completing his degree at Rutgers University with a degree in Policy and Public Safety Spring of 2021. He will then go on to pursue his law degree once he completes his bachelor's. In this episode, we will hear Randy share about his desire to serve in the Navy and how his world got turned upside down by a medical diagnosis yet he persevered through the diagnosis and lack of support he received. Chondrosarcoma is a rare type of cancer that usually begins in the bones, but can sometimes occur in the soft tissue near bones. The most common locations for chondrosarcoma tumors are in the pelvis, hip, and shoulder. More rarely, the base of the skull is affected. The defining characteristic of chondrosarcoma is that its cells produce cartilage. Some types of chondrosarcomas grow slowly and, provided they are removed completely, have a low risk of spreading to other organs and bones. Others grow rapidly and have a high risk of metastasis. Surgical removal of the tumor is the mainstay of chondrosarcoma treatment. Radiation and chemotherapy are rarely helpful in the treatment of chondrosarcoma. Signs and symptoms may include: * Increasing pain * A swelling or palpable mass * Fracture due to weakened bone
