Patient Perspectives - Clinical Trials Experiences through Storytelling Participants

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Patient Perspectives - Clinical Trials Experiences through Storytelling Participants for 2025

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Fri, 03/14/2025 - 11:00

We are pleased to introduce three amazing participants working with GRACE to produce educational content by telling their clinical trials stories!

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Denise Brock

GRACE is pleased to introduce three amazing individuals participating in the 2024-25 GRACE Clinical Trials Experiences Storytelling Program

We are thrilled to introduce this year’s participants in the Clinical Trials Storytelling Program! Representing diverse cancer types and a range of clinical trial experiences, these incredible individuals will collaborate with GRACE to create meaningful content across multiple platforms. Through their stories, they will become established contributors, sharing their personal journeys in powerful, educational ways. We are eager to share these powerful stories and provide support to others navigating similar paths.

Virginia (Ginny) Haessly

Ginny was diagnosed with Melanoma in 2017 and became a participant in the SWOG 1404 clinical trial. Her incredible story continues to this day. She is interested in helping to advance Survivorship Care after having received immunotherapy, and continues to learn more about her continued care needs. She is a retired Retail Buyer, a wife, a mom and dog mom, and a sailor.

Catherine Wambugu

Catherine lives in Nairobi, Kenya, and is a champion, a childhood cancer advocate, and a mentor dedicated to supporting kids, teens, and young adults battling cancer. As the founder of Hope & Courage International, Catherine works to create safe spaces, provide essential resources, and amplify the voices of young cancer warriors. Her passion stems from personal experience, and she strives to bring hope and resilience to those facing life’s toughest battles.

Mike Herman

Mike Herman is a passionate cancer patient advocate, 11-year survivor of an incurable cancer, and Founder of Speaking on Cancer Patient Advocacy. As the driving force behind the High School C.A.R.E.s initiative, he is dedicated to educating the next generation on cancer prevention, early detection, and the power of advocacy. Featured in Cancer Today and a sought-after speaker, Mike collaborates with leading organizations like ACS, AACR, and NCI to push for a cancer-free future.

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