By TargetCancer Foundation Advocacy Council Chair Leslie Condon When I walked into McCormick Place on the first day of this year’s annual ASCO Conference, I...
ASCO 2018: An Advocate’s Perspective
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Always remember you should be heard: A journey from caregiver, to patient, to advocate
By Guest Blogger Dana Deighton Though my 25 years of professional experiences are mostly rooted in marketing, the last 15 years or so of my personal life have...
Considering Whether Criteria for Clinical Trials Exclude Too Many Patients
Clinical trials are a critical part of the development of new treatments. They rely on people who volunteer to participate and are then closely monitored by...
Announcing new 2018 grants
As our programs at TargetCancer Foundation continue to expand, we remain committed to our primary mission of funding innovative rare cancer research. We are...
Running Against Cholangiocarcinoma in the 2018 Boston Marathon
By Karen Dempsey, TargetCancer Foundation Advocacy Council Member Though researchers classify cholangiocarcinoma as a rare cancer, we know the reach of the...
Right to try, access, and safety.
Earlier this week, TargetCancer Foundation joined with the National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD) and 81 other rare advocacy organizations to express...
2018 Cholangiocarcioma Foundation Annual Conference: Life-changing, Engaging, and Emotional
By Kim Balkus, TargetCancer Foundation Advocacy Council Member Writing a blog post after attending the 2018 Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Annual Conference...
TARGETCANCER FOUNDATION GALA SPOTLIGHT: JONATHAN THE PAINTER
Leading up to the 8th Annual TargetCancer Foundation Gala, we will be sharing stories and perspectives on the gala from many of the people who make up the...
TARGETCANCER FOUNDATION GALA SPOTLIGHT: A QUILTING COLLABORATION
Every year we are overwhelmed by the generosity of the many people who offer to share their diverse talents by donating an auction item in support of our...
TARGETCANCER FOUNDATION GALA SPOTLIGHT: AN UNFORGETTABLE CULINARY EXPERIENCE
Leading up to the 8th Annual TargetCancer Foundation Gala, we will be sharing stories and perspectives on the gala from many of the people who make up the...
TARGETCANCER FOUNDATION GALA SPOTLIGHT: LISA CRAINE
Leading up to the 8th Annual TargetCancer Foundation Gala, we will be sharing stories and perspectives on the gala from many of the people who make up the...
TARGETCANCER FOUNDATION GALA SPOTLIGHT: A FUTURE FASHION MOGUL
Leading up to the 8th Annual TargetCancer Foundation Gala, we will be sharing stories and perspectives on the gala from many of the people who make up the...
Eight years.
The following post is written by Kristen Palma Poth, TargetCancer Foundation President Eight. It is a number that carries a meaning for me that I never could...
A New Rare Cancer Partnership
How do you define a rare cancer? This is one the most commonly asked questions we receive- and the answer isn’t a simple one. While the default factor cited...
Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill 2017
Citizen Advocacy – DC legislators welcome our passionate voices during Rare Disease Week 2017 by Bill Drake, TargetCancer Foundation Advocacy Council Member...