Desmoid tumors (DTs), also known as aggressive fibromatoses, deep fibromatoses, and desmoid-type fibromatoses, are rare soft-tissue tumors characterized by infiltrative growth. 1,2 These are ...

Desmoid tumors are usually considered benign (not cancer) because they rarely spread to different parts of your body. But ones that grow fast (aggressive tumors) can be like cancer in some ways.

Desmoid tumor cells do not travel through the body like cancer, and most desmoids do not impact lifespan. But they can grow into nearby tissue and affect how the body functions at the site of the ...

Patients with progressive, refractory or symptomatic desmoid tumors derived a significant PFS benefit from sorafenib, according to results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized phase 3 ...

A desmoid tumor is a type of benign (noncancerous) tumor that forms from connective tissue. These types of tumors can be found in many places throughout the body, including the wall of your abdomen.

Brooke was only three years old when she first learned about desmoid tumors. "My mother had six or seven," she recalls. Brooke's mother also had 28 surgeries related to her desmoid tumors and ...

SpringWorks is committed to improving our understanding of desmoid tumors. There’s a significant need for more education and we are working with urgency and tenacity to help improve the outcomes for ...

There are no currently approved therapies for desmoid tumors, but doctors often treat patients with chemotherapy, off-label targeted therapies, radiation, and surgery. STAT+ Exclusive Story.

A panel of experts explore desmoid tumor clinical characteristics, heterogeneity, and diagnostic complexities for optimal treatment strategies. January 24th 2024EP. 2: ICD-10 Impact: Desmoid Tumor ...