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Rare Cancer Webinars

Learn about rare cancer research, treatments, and patient experiences by watching our webinar recordings and educational videos.

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Past Webinars

Cancer affects everyone and should never be political. Yet recent federal funding cuts to cancer research are having both immediate and far-reaching consequences on the rare cancer community. In this Rare Cancer Day Lunch and Learn webinar, the inspiring panelists discuss the impact of these cuts based on their own personal experiences and how you can get involved to support rare cancer research. Linds Brown (ocular melanoma patient and advocate) and Sara Selig, MD, MPH (public health physician, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, caregiver, and advocate) joined Gillian Parrish (President, Parrish Public Relations) for this important and meaningful conversation.
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Paying With Our Lives: The Impact of Federal Funding Cuts On Rare Cancer Research

October 1, 2025

In this TargetCancer Foundation Lunch and Learn Webinar, four rare cancer patients and advocates who are making a powerful impact in the field discussed their personal experiences and insights regarding the importance of advocacy for awareness and progress in the treatment of rare cancers. TargetCancer Foundation President Kristen Palma was joined by rare cancer patients and advocates Dana Deighton (Director, Communications & Engagement, Melanoma Research Alliance), Katie Doble (Stage 4 Rare Cancer Survivor and Patient Advocate), Naomi Natale (Co-Founder, cureMEC: The Myoepithelial Carcinoma Project) and Suzanne Vincze (Vice President, Max Vincze Foundation) for this important discussion.
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The Power of Advocacy: Collective Strength Through the Rare Cancer Patient Voice

May 16, 2025

On Rare Cancer Day 2024, Dr. Mina Nikanjam and rare cancer patient advocate Dana Deighton joined TargetCancer Foundation President Kristen Palma to discuss the unique challenges faced by patients with rare cancers, and the initial steps that patients and practitioners can take to build a partnership to navigate these challenges.
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Patients and Practitioners as Partners: Initial Steps for Navigating a Rare Cancer Diagnosis

October 3, 2024

A TargetCancer Foundation Lunch and Learn Webinar, held January 25, 2024. Featuring Jim Palma (TargetCancer Foundation), Diane Diehl, PhD (Count Me In), Abby Sandler, PhD (MyPart/NCI), and Barbara Van Hare (Rare Cancer Research Foundation).
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Patients as Partners in Rare Cancer Research

January 25, 2024

A TargetCancer Foundation Lunch and Learn Webinar, held October 5, 2023. Featuring Dr. James Cleary of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Dr. Haley Ellis of Massachusetts General Hospital, and moderated by Mary Pat Lancelotta of Adaptive Biotechnologies.
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Clearing the Air About Clinical Trials: Facts, Myths, and Potential Benefits

October 6, 2023

A TargetCancer Foundation Lunch and Learn webinar held on June 15, 2023, featuring: Julia Elvin, MD, PhD, Senior Vice President, Pathology & Diagnostic Medicine at Foundation Medicine Catherine Skefos, MA, MS, CGC, Genetic Counselor at MD Anderson Cancer Center Moderated by Mary Pat Lancelotta, Senior Vice President, BioPharma at Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp.
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It’s All in the Genes, The Differing Roles of Genomic and Genetic Testing in Precision Medicine

June 16, 2023

An hour-long Lunch & Learn panel event with five leaders of TargetCancer Foundation's TCF-001 TRACK study, held on May 19, 2022. These five inspiring and accomplished leaders discuss the challenges that come from being women in a traditionally male dominated field. They also discuss the strategies they have learned, including the value of a mentor, to overcome those challenges to achieve success.
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Women On TRACK Lunch & Learn

May 20, 2022

Using cholangiocarcinoma as an example, this video illustrates the importance of genomic testing in rare cancers. Credit: Foundation Medicine, Inc.
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Genomic Testing in Rare Cancers: A Critical Step

November 3, 2021

A fascinating discussion about advances in precision medicine and the impact on treatment options for patients with rare cancers. The webinar features TRACK Investigators Dr. Razelle Kurzrock, Dr. Vivek Subbiah, and Dr. Shumei Kato, and Molecular Tumor Board member Dr. Julia Elvin.
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TCF-001 TRACK Rare Cancer Day 2021 Webinar: A discussion on precision medicine in rare cancers

September 30, 2021

A Q&A with TargetCancer Foundation on Comprehensive Genomic Profiling and its relevance in rare cancers and cancer of unknown primary, as well as its incorporation in the TRACK Study. Featuring: Jim Palma, Executive Director, TargetCancer Foundation Dr. Prasanth Reddy, VP of Medical Affairs, Foundation Medicine
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A Q&A On Comprehensive Genomic Profiling in rare cancers and cancer of unknown primary.

September 22, 2020

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