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Research, Advocacy, Awareness, and Support.

The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation is accelerating the race toward more treatments and a cure for each and every desmoid tumor patient.

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Whether you are a desmoid tumor patient, caregiver, researcher, or clinician, we can help you find answers.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved OGSIVEO™ (nirogacestat) for the treatment of adults with progressing desmoid tumors.

This drug is the first-ever FDA-approved medical therapy for desmoid tumors and represents a beacon of hope for desmoid tumor patients.

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September 4, 2025

Newsweek Article Shines a Light on Desmoid Tumors and Other Rare Diseases

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September 1, 2025

September is Desmoid Tumor Awareness Month!

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July 28, 2025

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What We Do

The DTRF will stop at nothing to find more treatments and ultimately, a cure for each and every desmoid tumor patient. We’re the world’s leading foundation dedicated to desmoid tumor research, advocacy, awareness, and support.

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We facilitate and fund critical desmoid tumor research. Learn more about the significant advancements that the DTRF has already made.

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Connection & Collaboration

The annual DTRF Together We Will Weekend brings together patients, caregivers, clinicians, and researchers from around the world.

This important event facilitates scientific collaboration, fosters patient education and connection, and hosts our largest signature fundraiser. Plan to join the community as we empower patients and caregivers and advance desmoid tumor science.

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May 12, 2025 - October 31, 2025

2025 RFA Virtual

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September 25, 2025 - September 25, 2026

Facebook Live with Desmoid Tumor Patient: Tiffany Braswell

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September 30, 2025 - September 30, 2025

Charity Golf Tournament – Miami Heights, Ohio

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Global Consensus Paper

This first-of-its-kind scientific paper answers critical questions regarding treatments and pain management.
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    • What is a Desmoid Tumor?
    • Diagnosis
    • Treatment & Monitoring
    • Glossary
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  • Patients & Caregivers
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    • Find a Physician
    • Clinical Trials
    • Patient & Caregiver Resources
    • Patient & Caregiver Stories
    • Annual DTRF Together We Will Weekend
    • Patient Education Events
    • Desmoid Tumor Awareness Month
    • Connect with Your Community
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  • About Desmoid Tumors
    • What is a Desmoid Tumor?
    • Diagnosis
    • Treatment & Monitoring
    • Glossary
    • FAQs
  • Patients & Caregivers
    • First Steps
    • Find a Physician
    • Clinical Trials
    • Patient & Caregiver Resources
      • Dealing with Desmoids
      • Mental Health Resources
      • COVID-19 Related Resources
      • The DTRF Newsletter
      • How to Apply for Social Security Benefits
    • Patient & Caregiver Stories
      • Submit Your Story
    • Annual DTRF Together We Will Weekend
      • Annual Patient Meeting
        • Annual Patient Meeting Presentations/Media
      • Community Networking Event
      • RFA Virtual
    • Patient Education Events
    • Desmoid Tumor Awareness Month
    • Connect with Your Community
    • Patient-Powered Research
      • Donate Your Tissue
      • Participate in Patient Registry
  • Clinicians & Researchers
    • Clinician & Researcher Resources
      • Clinicians & Researchers Newsletter
    • Get CME Credits
    • Global Consensus Paper
    • DTRF Int’l Research Workshop
      • DTRF Int’l Research Workshop Presentations and Abstracts
    • Virtual Tumor Board
      • Submitting a Case
      • Tumor Board Recordings
    • Desmoid ICD-10 Codes
  • Research
    • Apply for a Grant
      • DTRF Memorializes Dr. Dina Lev
    • DTRF Funded Grants
    • DTRF Research Coordination Core
      • Cell Lines
      • DTRF Patient Registry and Natural History Study
      • DTRF Site for International Pregnancy Study
      • DTRF Radiomics Working Group
      • Frog & Mouse Models
      • The Desmoid Tumor DepMap & CRISPR Project
      • PRO Tool in Desmoid Tumors
    • Published Research Articles
    • External Conference Posters and Abstracts
  • Get Involved
    • Ways to Give
      • Online Donations
      • By Check
      • Gifts in Memory and Honor
      • Corporate Matching Gifts
      • Donations of Securities
      • Planned and Deferred Gifts
      • Sponsorships
      • Workplace Giving
      • Fund a Research Project
    • Fundraising
      • RFA Virtual
      • DIY Fundraising
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