Cancer: What People Really Want to Know

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For information, visit the NWABR site: Cancer:  What People Really Want to Know

The Northwest Association for Biomedical Research and Gilda's Club Seattle co-presented a public
workshop on January 16th 2010 to help people engage with cancer and the research process. The program made an immediate impact on attendees, 20% of whom plan to investigate participating in clinical trials as a result.  In case you missed this amazing day, follow the link below to access three of the podcast presentations. Highlights include Nora Disis, MD, University of Washington who sets a framework and context for the importance of public participation in clinical research to move cures forward; Barry Boatman, RN, Swedish Medical Center with practical tips about participating in clinical research; and Brian Till, MD, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center with hope-inspiring work that shows promise to cure cancer using patients' own immune cells.