Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis Foundation

Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis is a disease in which tumors grow inside the larynx, primarily on the vocal cords, but sometimes spreading to the trachea and even the lungs. It affects both children and adults. Research has detemined that the human papilloma virus, is present in these repiratory tumors. These growths are often associated with two specific types of the virus whare are also found in genital and cervical warts. There is no known cure to rrp. The rrp Foundation was created to provide patient/family support, serve as an information resource for patients and practitioners, promote public awareness, and aid in the prevention, treatment and cure of rrp by encouraging and participating in promising rrp research studies.

Privided patient advocacy and support, via webite, in person meetings, and web support