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Hello everyone,

The following request is voluntary and done with altruistic motives to help future cancer patients. If you are interested in contributing to breast cancer research, please keep reading.

There are so many feelings that come with being diagnosed with breast cancer. One of the most common feelings is being extremely overwhelmed. Overwhelmed with the news and the decisions one must quickly make. Deciding where to get treated and what treatment option to choose is central in battling this disease.

I am a medical student who has recently worked with a breast cancer surgeon for several weeks. I witnessed many patients getting diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer also runs in my family. The experiences of seeing family members getting diagnosed and working with the surgeon affected me a lot. I could see and feel how overwhelming it is to receive that diagnosis. I noticed how many patients had to decide between mastectomy and lumpectomy with radiation. Several patients would initially not have a clear idea on what surgical option would be best for them.

I recently started working on a project with the researcher/physiologist Dr. Harvey N. Mayrovit to help newly diagnosed breast cancer patients navigate their way through surgical treatment options. We will create a guide based on the experiences of patients who have been through the different phases of treatment which will hopefully help many women out there. The guide will provide information about pain level, cosmetic factors, and overall satisfaction among other things. Our goal is for future patients to have a good knowledge base of the two surgical treatment options that comes directly form the experiences of breast cancer survivors before deciding which option works best for them.

If you are a female breast cancer survivor who has undergone either a mastectomy or lumpectomy with radiation on or before 11/01/2020, please support this research by taking part in our anonymous survey which would take less than 3 minutes.

Research survey:   https://forms.gle/TV813R3K5KZYHLZz9  

Have you or a loved one been impacted by colorectal cancer? Are you seeking to become more active during or

after your recovery? We have an opportunity for you!

Colorado State University researchers are looking for colorectal cancer survivors to participate in a virtual physical

activity intervention!

The study includes 24 online sessions of aerobic and resistance training (2 times a week for 12 weeks) led by a

qualified instructor. There is no cost to you for participating.

To see if you are eligible, please contact us!

The above research study announcement posted on Cancer Survivors Network is intended to be informational in nature. The American Cancer Society does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information provided and will not oversee or otherwise be involved in the conduct of the actual research study.  We recommend that you consult with your health care provider if you have concerns about your health before participating in any research study.  Any information you obtain through CSN announcements should not be used as a substitute for consultation with your health care provider.

Has the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer impacted your family? If so, you are invited to take part in a research study about how families cope after the diagnosis of panceatic cancer. This research study is being conducted to better understand how individuals diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and their family support person cope together through the diagnosis and treatment. It is hoped that the findings of this research can help mental health and medical proiders in understanding how to better help not only the patients but the important support persons that are also coping along with their loved ones. Please reach out to the number and email provided if you or someone you know is willing to help provide indepth stories of your personal experiecne with pancreatic cancer. 

The above research study announcement posted on Cancer Survivors Network is intended to be informational in nature. The American Cancer Society does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information provided and will not oversee or otherwise be involved in the conduct of the actual research study.  We recommend that you consult with your health care provider if you have concerns about your health before participating in any research study.  Any information you obtain through CSN announcements should not be used as a substitute for consultation with your health care provider.