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Inspired by patient-scientist Dr. Tom Marsilje, who co-founded COLONTOWN’s clinical trials neighborhoods, this program trains community members about clinical trials as a treatment option and guides patients in identifying and pursuing appropriate clinical trial options.
New for 2022, this program is intended to reach stage IV CRC patients and caregivers who are interested in exploring clinical trials as a potential treatment option.
The first Safari was a great success, with 100% of participants reporting that they gained an understanding of how clinical trials could fit into their treatment goals.
After the workshops, participants will
Julie, a stage IV CRC patient, is a COLONTOWN Cabinet Member and manages our education programs.
Steve was a Professor of Communications and a stage IV CRC patient. This program is part of his tremendous legacy to PALTOWN and all his COLONTOWN "neighbors."
Our inaugural training, presented in 2020 in collaboration with Fight CRC, offered participants from COLONTOWN and Fight CRC’s Research Advocacy and Training Support Program the opportunity to:
After a pandemic break, PALTOWN is planning a new version of this program in 2022.
Steve, a Professor of Communications and stage iv crc patient, is PALTOWN's Director of Clinical Trials Programming.
Manju, PALTOWN's Scientific Director, manages COLONTOWN's CRC 101 group. A PhD and DVM, she is a rectal cancer survivor and clinical trials educator.
Maia, a longtime clinical trials navigator and patient advocate, is Lead Curator of Fight CRC's Trial Finder.
The PALTOWN Development Foundation is a 501(c)3 corporation. EIN: 81-4532089