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DTRF Patient Meeting (DTRF Together We Will Weekend event)

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District 400 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Founded in 2007, the annual DTRF Patient Meeting is our signature patient support event of the DTRF Together We Will Weekend. The meeting includes educational presentations by clinicians and researchers, with questions from the audience, as well as a talk by a desmoid patient. Content is geared toward topics of interest to our patient and […]

DTRF Community Networking Event (DTRF Together We Will Weekend event)

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District 400 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Community connections can be transformative and are essential to the patient and caregiver journey. Our Community Networking Event is a wonderful opportunity to have one-on-one, real-time conversations with fellow patients and caregivers. The event is structured to provide a natural way to get to know attendees and share experiences by connecting in small groups in […]

2024 Together We Will Weekend

Marriott 6580 Fannin Street, Houston, United States

Together we will advance research, empower our community with information, foster connection, and fundraise for a cure. We are excited to announce the DTRF Together We Will Weekend and RFA Walk is moving to Houston, TX on September 20-22, 2024! Events include the DTRF International Research Workshop for medical and industry professionals, along with DTRF […]

2024 International Research Workshop

Marriott 6580 Fannin Street, Houston, United States

The DTRF International Research Workshop features: Scientific talks on current research and treatment A forum to share research findings, develop new collaborations, bring new scientists into the desmoid tumor research field, and discuss innovations that will lead to new treatments Live questions/answers and discussions related to the scientific talks Group discussions focusing on gaps in […]

2024 Annual Patient Meeting

Marriott 6580 Fannin Street, Houston, United States

Founded in 2007, the annual DTRF Patient Meeting is our signature patient support event of the DTRF Together We Will Weekend. It always takes place on Saturday, the day before our annual RFA Walk. The meeting includes educational presentations by clinicians and researchers, with questions from the audience, as well as a talk by a desmoid patient. Content is geared […]

2024 RFA Walk

Houston Zoo 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX, United States

The 2024 RFA Walk offers something for everyone; build a team, participate as an individual, create awareness, and help fundraise for a cure! Running for Answers (RFA), founded in Philadelphia by desmoid tumor patient Sera Snyder in 2009, is the annual DTRF signature fundraising event. This year, the desmoid tumor patient community and supporters will come […]

DTRF Lunch N’ Learn: “Reproductive/fertility considerations for desmoid tumor patients”

During this virtual event, Dr. Laurie McKenzie will share how you can obtain a fertility assessment before and after treatment for desmoid tumors. She will share fertility preservation options available for both men and women. Also, she'll provide some additional reliable resources in terms of fertility preservation options and reproductive considerations. This will be a […]

Navigating Your Desmoid Tumor Diagnosis: A 1/2 day patient education and networking opportunity

Have questions about your desmoid tumor diagnosis?  Want to learn from sarcoma specialists who work with desmoid tumors? Looking to come face-to-face with other patients and caregivers who share your journey? Join us on February 8th at Pennsylvania Hospital's Zubrow Auditorium in Center City Philadelphia for an opportunity to connect with and learn from other desmoid tumor […]