Advocacy Research with Yvonne Diaz. Episode 11

In this episode of Cracking Cancer we are talking with Yvonne Diaz, a stage four ALK positive lung cancer patient and a dedicated advocate. She discusses the importance of patient advocacy in the cancer community, how patients can drive positive change, and the integration of patient perspectives into cancer research.

 

Yvonne shares her journey into advocacy, the challenges she faced, and how she contributes to advancing cancer research and patient empowerment through organizations like ALK Positive Inc. and Oncogene Cancer Research. Tune in to learn how patient involvement is crucial in shaping the future of cancer care.

 

To learn more about Yvonne's advocacy, visit Oncogene Cancer Research

 

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction to Cracking Cancer

(01:46) Yvonne's Advocacy Journey: From Diagnosis to Action

(04:09) Advancing Cancer Research Through Advocacy

(12:36) Challenges and Barriers in Cancer Research

(16:16) Empowering Patients to Participate in Research

(28:06) Navigating Patient Advocacy and Research Organizations

(32:12) Empowering Through Connection

(36:07) Challenges and Rewards of Pharma Collaboration

(43:18) Clinical Trials and Patient Involvement

(50:43) Educating and Empowering Patients

(58:01) Current Initiatives and Future Goals

 

The Cracking Cancer Podcast's main focus is to further education about cancer and its effects on people and communities through continued discussion and to raise funds for the continued research of cancer treatments and positive outcomes. All raised proceeds go directly to the continued upkeep of this podcast and cancer research. To find out more about supporting the show and research endeavors, please go to the following website: www.crackingcancer.org

 

Attributions

The music track - Progression Pulse - is provided by Denys Brodovskyi through the Attribution 4.0 International License