Join the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for their upcoming Research and Innovation Forum on Thursday, October 13 at 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM. The event, hosted by Sleep Number, will focus on the cancer patient experience and what we can do to make sure all patients have equitable access to the care they need to fight their disease. Speakers will discuss innovative approaches to patient navigation, clinical trial enrollment, strategies to resolve financial toxicity, and access to targeted therapies. This event will be a hybrid event and will offer both in-person and virtual options to participate.
Confirmed Speakers:
- Emmanuel S. Antonarakis, MD, Clark Endowed Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Transplantation, Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
- Lance Barbour, MPH, Director, State & Local Campaigns – Health Equity, ACS CAN
- Talaya Dendy, Cancer Thriver & Cancer Doula
- Representative Heather Edelson (49A), Assistant Majority Leader
- Dan Endreson, Sr. Director of Policy and Government Affairs, MN Council of Health Plans
- Dana Erickson, President and CEO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
- Talaya Dendy, Cancer Thriver & Cancer Doula
- Shelly Ibach, President and CEO, Sleep Number
- Kelly Leibold, Cancer Survivor
Click here to learn more and register!