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Precision Medicine Think Tank Followup

Research Advocacy Network is pleased to announce funding from the ECOG ACRIN Foundation to continue work with advocates to provide input for precision medicine clinical trials. In November 2017 Research Advocacy Network brought together NCI Steering Committee and NCTN advocates at a symposium to learn more about precision medicine trials like NCI-MATCH. On the last day of the symposium, a think tank session was held with advocate attendees to prioritize issues and propose solutions to address in our advocacy roles.

Recently we polled the advocates that attended the 2017 Symposium and Think Tank to gather their opinions about the continued relevance of the issues of precision medicine clinical trials.  We are pleased to report the results of the survey.  Please download the report to learn more. 

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The Angelina Jolie Effect

The following posting was written by Hester Hill Schnipper, LICSW, BCD, OSW-C. Hester is Program Manager, Oncology Social Work at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. She is a two time breast cancer survivor and author of “After Breast Cancer: A Commonsense Guide to Life after Treatment!”  Read her daily blog: "Living with Cancer" http://bidmc.org/livingwithbreastcancer

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Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance Releases Landmark Report

On National Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Awareness Day, October 13, the MBC Alliance revealed the results of their Landscape Report, Changing the Landscape for People Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer. The MBC Alliance, representing 29 cancer organizations including Research Advocacy Network, released the report on its one‐year anniversary after a comprehensive year-long analysis of current MBC research and patient needs, as well as information and services.

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Focus on Research Scholars Attend the ASCO Annual Meeting

On May 30th twelve new Scholars in the RAN Advocate Institute's Focus on Research Program will attend the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting in Chicago, IL.
The ASCO Annual Meeting (http://am.asco.org) brings together more than 25,000 oncology professionals from a broad range of specialties, making it an excellent venue for exploring the theme of the Meeting — "Science and Society" The class members will attend cutting-edge scientific presentations and comprehensive educational content.

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