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Cancer Clinical Trials: The Harsh Reality Of Potentially Lifesaving Care

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Published: June 2, 2024 by RHJ Producer

Clinical trials can be lifesaving for many cancer patients, so why are participation rates so low? Obstacles like the cost of travel and childcare keep too many patients from receiving experimental care. Our experts explain how the system needs to be restructured to increase access and save lives.


Guest Information:

  • Brittani Powell, Cancer Trial Participant
  • Dana Dornsife, Founder & Chief Mission and Strategy Officer, Lazarex Cancer Foundation

Links for more info:

  • Lazarex Cancer Foundation
  • LinkedIn: Dana Dornsife
  • Instagram: @lazarexcf
  • X: @LazarexCF
Program #: 24-22Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Access to Care| Cancer Treatment and Research| Childcare| Consumerism| Economics and Finance| Health Care| Oncology| Patient Care and Safety| Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations| Public Health| Research and Clinical Trials| TravelMedical Conditions: CancerGuests: Brittani Powell| Dana DornsifeInstitutions & Organizations: Lazarex Cancer FoundationHost: Elizabeth WestfieldProducers: Jason Dickey| Kristen Farrah
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