Chordoma Foundation


Newly diagnosed?

If you or someone you care about has recently been diagnosed with chordoma, we are here to help with answers to your questions, important steps to consider, and ways to get support.

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Featured champion

The Laird Family

One thing Alison Laird delighted in most during her eight-year battle with chordoma was proving her doctors wrong. A woman of amazing strength and spirit, she wasn’t about to let cancer rob her of the things she enjoyed...

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Featured researcher

Dr. Gary Gallia

There are many diseases that were fatal 50 years ago, that are now curable. I want that to happen for chordoma.” Armed with a grant from the Chordoma Foundation, Gallia is moving us closer to that outcome...

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Chordoma Biobank

Contribute to Our BioBank

Patient tissue is critical for research needed to find a cure. Our Biobank enables patients to help advance research by donating excess tissue. Learn how to contribute »