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Patient Summits
Patient Immunotherapy Summit
The Cancer Research Institute’s Patient Immunotherapy Summit is a free on-demand event that connects cancer patients and caregivers with scientific and medical experts to learn about emerging breakthroughs in cancer immunotherapy and clinical trials.
We offer summits in both English and Spanish to reach communities in the language that is most accessible to them and close the information gap. This year’s English-language summit featured informative and vital topics such as
- Immunotherapy 101
- Patients’ Stories
- Breast, lung, ovarian, and pancreatic cancer experts
- Topics and trends in cancer immunotherapy
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My biggest takeaway is that there are options out there even when you have side effects from immunotherapy. As well, having the right team to treat you makes all the difference.”
– Patient Perspective Panel Attendee
I love how each patient has shared their individual story. I really appreciate this portion of the program. I learned that many on the panel had to search for the right health care team to consider immunotherapy in order to save their lives. I will take what they shared and put it into use.”
– Patient Perspective Panel Attendee
A big thank you to CRI. It was very informative for me. I have the information I need for my next doctor appointment.”
– Breast Cancer Patient
The explanation of how immunotherapy works was valuable. I hadn’t understood it prior to the summit.”
– Survey
First I want to thank you for this virtual session on immunotherapy and clinical trials. Those fighting cancer are often confused by the treatments. These sessions are educating us to have a better understanding.”
– Peritoneal Uterine Cancer Patient
I think the most amazing thing is the tremendous progress that has been achieved with the aid of clinical trials. There are many encouraging immunotherapy trials that offer positive prospects.”
– Survey
What happens at a Virtual Summit?
The CRI Patient Immunotherapy Summit offers attendees access to the following:
- An overview of the immune system and the fundamentals of immunotherapy
- Interactive cancer-specific breakout sessions with leading experts, including bladder cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, melanoma, and prostate cancer
- An overview of cancer immunotherapy clinical trials and how to access them
- A panel featuring patients treated with immunotherapy
- Virtual, confidential, one-on-one clinical trial navigator appointments
What will I learn?
You will be guided through the basics of immunotherapy and the latest research, get a better understanding of clinical trials and whether they are a good option for you or a loved one, and gain perspective from other patients treated with immunotherapy.
Should I attend?
People of all ages and with any type of cancer can learn from this Virtual Summit. Caregivers, friends, family, and patient advocates will also find this program helpful.
Thank You
Thank you to our sponsors for providing generous funding to support this program. Thank you also to our educational partners and community champions who have shared this resource with their communities.
Previous Summits
- 2022 CRI Virtual Immunotherapy Patient Summit (November 11-12, 2022)
- Second Annual Spanish-Language Virtual Summit (September 22, 2022)
- Second Annual Virtual Summit (October 7-8, 2021)
- First Spanish-Language Virtual Summit (September 16, 2021)
- Inaugural Virtual Summit (October 2-3, December 5, 2020)
Summit series
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