Guests/Speakers
Dr. Jessica Donington, University of Chicago Medical Center
Getting Families Involved: What you will learn
In this video from Lung Cancer Foundation of America’s Hope With Answers℠ Series, you will learn:
1. What is the difference between a clinical study and a clinical trial?
2. What are ways other than clinical trials that patients can get involved in advocacy?
3. How can families of lung cancer patients get involved in advocacy?
Dr. Jessica Donington, of the University of Chicago Medical Center speaks with lung cancer patient and advocate Gina Hollenbeck about how to get involved with lung cancer research advocacy.
Clinical Trial Participation
Participating in a clinical trial is one very important way for patients to get involved in lung cancer research advocacy. Gina says, “We need more research and patients need to be involved in clinical trials that will move research forward. The best way is to see if you qualify for a clinical trial.”
Getting Families Involved
Dr. Donington says there are other ways to get involved too. Every hospital has a review board which is required to have patients as members. That’s a very good place to put your energy as a patient advocate.
Hope With Answers
Available online, anytime you need it and anywhere you are, Hope With Answers℠ pairs lung cancer patients with leading lung cancer doctors talking about the questions that matter most to lung cancer patients. And, getting the answers from doctors who specialize in lung cancer and dedicate their careers to staying up to date on the best tests, latest effective treatment options, and what exciting things are on the horizon to help lung cancer patient.
