2018 International Chordoma Community Conference
The 2018 International Chordoma Community Conference was held at the Boston Marriott Cambridge Hotel. On the afternoon of Friday, March 23 we held our opening session, where patients and caregivers had the opportunity to break into small groups and meet others whose experiences with chordoma are similar. The opening session was followed by a reception and awards dinner with doctors and researchers who treat and study chordoma.
Saturday, March 24 was a full day of programming. Participants had unique opportunities to learn from members of the Foundation’s Medical and Scientific Advisory Boards and ask questions about the latest treatment options and research. The conference focused on an array of topics including:
- immunotherapy and targeted drug therapy
- clinical trials
- emotional and peer support
- dealing with a recurrence
- survivorship planning
- pain management
- the Foundation’s role in driving chordoma research
- community fundraising