Patient Advocacy and Oncology: How A Community Cancer Network is Making a Difference

Episode 3 April 20, 2021 00:39:11
Patient Advocacy and Oncology: How A Community Cancer Network is Making a Difference
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Patient Advocacy and Oncology: How A Community Cancer Network is Making a Difference

Apr 20 2021 | 00:39:11

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Show Notes

Approximately 39.5% of all men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetimes, and yet only 8% of oncology patients participate in clinical trials. Many industry leaders think that a greater focus on patient advocacy could be the missing link.

In this episode, Rose Gerber, Director of Patient Advocacy and Education at the Community Oncology Alliance – once a patient herself and now a dedicated advocate – will share her story and discuss how patient advocacy is helping to increase patient enrollment in clinical trials across every therapeutic area.

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