The latest news about Lazarex Cancer Foundation’s programs and advocacy efforts.
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2月 28, 2024
Cancer Hope Network Announces One-On-One Peer Mentorship Collaboration with Lazarex Cancer Foundation: Cancer Hope Network and Lazarex Cancer Foundation announced today a new collaboration that will expand patient and caregiver access to psychosocial support during clinical trials through Cancer Hope Network’s Talking About Clinical Trials (TACT) program.
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12月 12, 2023
McKinney man helped by cancer non-profit hopes to encourage other People of Color: When Vernell Brown of McKinney found out he had cancer, the 62-year-old nurse became a patient and kept his diagnosis a secret from his family for months. With Vernell Brown (Lazarex patient) and Dana Dornsife, Lazarex founder.
9月 28, 2023
Lazarex Cancer Foundation Founder Receives Champion for Cures Award From Leaders of 100+ Cancer Centers. The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) has chosen Dana Dornsife, founder and Chief Mission and Strategy Officer of Lazarex Cancer Foundation, to receive its distinguished 2023 Champion for Cures Award.
6月 19, 2023
On 6月 6, 2023, Disrupting the System VI was held on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., marking 6 years of hosting provocative conversations to drive equity, improve access and promote change to cancer care. This year’s focus was identifying practical ways to level the playing field when it comes to cancer health disparities, patient access and outcomes – with a focus on genomic testing and health insurance. Read the summary…
5月 2, 2023
New Georgia law will reimburse cancer patients for their participation in trials: Governor Brian Kemp signed SB223 into law 星期二. The legislation, now paves the way for trial sponsors, like hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and non-profits, to reimburse cancer patients for the costs they incur by participating in trials.
三月 30, 2023
Lazarex Cancer Foundation Receives the Inaugural Glen De Vries Epic Award commemorating Medidata’s co-founder, who inspired others to create transformational change:
Lazarex Cancer Foundation focuses on improving cancer health outcomes, cancer clinical trial diversity and enrollment, and patient access to care. “I love what Glen has created in Medidata and I am so honored to receive this award in his memory,” said Dana Dornsife, CEO and Founder of the Lazarex Cancer Foundation. “It was clear at NEXT that Medidata and its partners appreciate that patients come first, and so I want to thank Medidata for helping us help them.”
三月 27, 2023
Medical Gaslighting of Women is Real and So is its Toll: It happened to Serena Williams. It recently happened to my friend Stephanie Rivera, the CEO of Lazarex Cancer Foundation. It’s also happened to me. It’s medical gaslighting — dismissing, downplaying or not believing patients when they share their symptoms in a healthcare setting. By Marya Shegog, Health Equity and Diversity Director for Lazarex Cancer Foundation.
三月 23, 2023
Lazarex Cancer Foundation Among Honorees for #GameChangers Award: Eight innovative companies from California will be honored at Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group’s 2023 #GameChangers Awards next week. The annual awards ceremony brings together founders, mentors, stakeholders and influencers from the Bay Area for a night that honors local companies and leaders for their ground-breaking solutions to different issues in the world.
2月 27, 2023
The MMRF and Lazarex Cancer Foundation Partner to Improve Equitable Access to Myeloma Clinical Trials: As part of the partnership, the MMRF contributed $100,000 to Lazarex’s PATH Program, a service designed to improve enrollment and diversity in clinical trials through patient reimbursement of out-of-pocket travel costs, community outreach, and engagement.
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