
Summary:
In this podcast, first recorded at the 2024 Patients as Partners in Clinical Research conference, Irisaida Mendez, a Stage IV lung cancer survivor, tells us about the clinical trial that has changed her life, and the profound impact – both positive and challenging – it has had on her since. This conversation was moderated by Karen Peterson, Chief Patient Advocate at Karen's Club.
Listeners will learn about:
- The clinical trial that changed Irisaida's life after diagnosis
- The financial hurdles that accompanied Irisaida's trial, and since
- The patient perspective on finding and participating in clinical research
For more information, you can visit patientsaspartners.org or clinicaltrialaccess.com
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