Cancer Patient Lab

As we wrap up 2024, we would like to express our gratitude to everyone who has been a part of our journey so far. From the amazing guests who shared their expertise and knowledge on our 48 Learning Sessions this year to valued discussions with our patient-led community and conversations around innovative approaches in diagnostics and cancer treatment with our network of service providers, we have enjoyed every minute and learned so much. As the year draws to a close, we're already excited about what we'll create together in 2025. We wish you all a holiday season filled with joy and wonder.

We are thrilled to welcome Monica Capogiri, Pharm.D. as Fundraising Leader at Cancer Patient Lab. Monica's initial focus will be helping us identify relevant grants and applying for grant funding to support the launch of three new solutions for #advancedcancer patients and caregivers, and to continue our work empowering people living with advanced cancer to get the best clinical outcomes.

Generative AI has the potential to help people living with cancer better understand their disease, identify the right testing and treatment options, decipher test results, and investigate how nutrition, supplements, hydration and exercise support #cancertreatments. Join us as we host an informative and exciting learning session with Robb Owen on December 18th. Learn how to successfully use #ChatGPT to develop your own personalized treatment plan that you can review with your care team. Register your place here - http://bit.ly/4gsNNyq.

This #GivingTuesday, Cancer Patient Lab would like to honor Rick Stanton, a good friend and one of our co-founders, who sadly passed away this year. Driven by a lifelong battle with cancer, Rick utilised his background in genomics and bioinformatics to help others living with advanced cancer, translating complex diagnostic reports and offering personalized insights that could help patients uncover novel treatment options. Rick tirelessly gave his time and energy to support others with cancer. Your donation enables us to continue his work helping advanced cancer patients find personalized treatment options💙 https://lnkd.in/eGqsXH2A #PersonalizedMedicine #CancerSupport

Many people living with #advancedcancer don’t have obvious treatment options available to them. They may face complex decisions on what to do, at a time when they are already overwhelmed and lack the information needed to make the right decisions. When standard treatment options run out, Cancer Patient Lab can help people living with advanced cancer find a new path. With access to innovative testing options, our patient-led community can help identify options that might otherwise be overlooked. Your support enables us create a better future for people living with advanced cancer and their loved ones 💙 https://lnkd.in/eGqsXH2A #GivingTuesday #CancerSupport

Meet Burt Rosen, a man who loves adventure, who is a selfless advocate, and who also happens to live with two cancers (renal clear cell carcinoma and advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors). In our recent Learning Session with Burt, we discussed his love of integrative medicine, his drive to learn everything he can about his cancers, and how he views cancer as a gift that helps him prioritise what's really important. We can all learn a lot about life with cancer, and life in general, from Burt. Learn more about Burt's journey on the Cancer Patient Lab community - https://bit.ly/4fdBxS8.

Advanced #ProstateCancer patients are always searching for more treatment options, as each therapy eventually fails. Immunotherapy treatments are very attractive since they can result in a more durable response, and the side effects can be less severe. Prostate cancer has been considered a harder cancer type to apply immunotherapies to, yet research continues on new approaches. One of these is using a particular protein, the Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF), to control the immune response. The translational goal is to make prostate cancer respond to immunotherapies. Join Cancer Patient Lab and Ida Deichaite on Wednesday October 30th for a learning session on the role of TNF in advanced prostate cancer. Reserve your space here - https://bit.ly/4eWrAZf

One of the core values of the Cancer Patient Lab is advocating for yourself and sharing what you have learned on your #CancerJourney, so that others who follow can better advocate for themselves, all in the pursuit of better experiences and outcomes. Self-advocacy can help you: 📋 Optimize your care: Ensuring your care plan aligns with your values, priorities, and preferences 👩⚕️ Make informed decisions: Being knowledgeable about your specific cancer, along with testing and treatment options, enables you to have better discussions with your care team to understand the risks and benefits of different decisions 💪 Feel more empowered: Take charge of your cancer experience and have a greater sense of control Join our community of cancer patients and their care partners, who apply #citizenscience to equip advanced cancer patients with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to self-advocate - https://lnkd.in/ewq8bUzK

“As a nurse, I was the one to do the caregiver services. Having to be that person to navigate their care, knowing that there isn't any treatment available at the time of their diagnosis. I needed mental health services, but nobody offered it to me. They just assumed that because I was a caregiver, I didn't need to have that struggle, I didn't have those issues that regular caregivers go through in terms of finding quality and balance in life.” – Rochelle Prosser If you missed our learning session - An Engaged Caregiver - with Rochelle Prosser, founder and CEO of Orchid Healthcare Solutions, you can watch the full session on our YouTube channel, https://bit.ly/4e1cPDr.

#AdvancedCancerTreatments are evolving rapidly, and with that comes increasingly complex decision-making. Dr. Elliot Davis, a cancer researcher and stage 4 #ProstateCancer patient, has been fighting this battle for over 11 years. Now, he faces a new challenge with his current treatment losing effectiveness. His journey mirrors that of another #CancerPatientLab connection, Bryce Olson, a cancer survivor who found hope through a collaborative hackathon effort. This unique event brings together the best minds to discuss and brainstorm next steps in Elliot’s treatment plan. It’s also an incredible chance to learn from his research breakthroughs in #CancerAntibodies, including new approaches to targeted immunotherapy for prostate and #BreastCancer. 🔑 Why Attend: -Share your treatment options insights -Learn from Dr. Davis' extensive research and experience -Join a collaborative effort to explore cutting-edge therapies Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute and gain valuable knowledge in the fight against advanced cancer! 👉 RSVP now and help shape the future of cancer treatment. . #CancerResearch #Oncology #Hackathon #AdvancedCancer #CancerPatientLab