CURE’s Educated Patient Summits are 2.5 hour virtual events seeking to update, educate and inform patients with cancer and their caregivers and advocates. Educated Patient® Webinars bring patients together in a virtual setting to discuss current topics and trends around a specific disease state. Diagnosis, treatment options and mental health and wellness are often topics of discussion, moderated by top thought leaders in the disease space.

Educated Patient® Virtual Education


Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology)
Yale School of Medicine
Member of the Center of Molecular and Cellular Oncology (CMCO)
Yale Cancer Center


Saint Francis Cancer Center
Kidney Cancer Association Patient & Caregiver Advisory Council


Patient
Advocate for Kidney Cancer Awareness and Fund Raising

Treating The Whole Patient: Navigating Kidney Cancer

Join CURE for the Educated Patient® Webinar: Advancing Equity in Prostate Cancer Care. RSVP today to gain insights into the disparities present in screening and testing for prostate cancer, with a focus on education's role in perpetuating such inequities. The experts will delve into the specific patient groups most affected by these disparities and the potential outcomes for individuals impacted by them.

Topics for discussion include:
-Disparities in Screening and Testing
-Minimally Invasive Treatment Options for Radiation, Side Effect-Management
-Symptoms of an Enlarged Prostate, Treatment and Education Around BPH


Professor of Medicine & Urology
Co-Leader, Experimental Therapeutics Program



Director, Health Equity, Community Organizing & Engagement


Educated Patient Webinar: Advancing Equity in Prostate Cancer Care

Tuesday, October 31, 2023
7:00 PM EST and 7:00 PM PST

A webinar focused on wigs and head coverings designed to boost your confidence as you face your diagnosis head-on. This exclusive broadcast, presented by CURE in partnership with Look Good Feel Better, is dedicated to improving the lives of cancer patients by addressing appearance-related side effects of treatment. By attending this event, you'll gain valuable insights into dealing with hair loss, putting on a wig correctly, styling it, and proper wig maintenance. 


30 Year Look Good Feel Better Volunteer and Area Trainer


Confidently You: Choosing and Styling Wigs that Look and Feel Right

Thursday, October 26, 2023
7:00 PM EST and 7:00 PM PST

Presented by CURE in collaboration with Look Good Feel Better, this session aims to empower individuals on their cancer journey. We'll explore crucial topics, including skincare essentials like cleansing routines and moisturizing, face makeup application tips covering concealer, foundation, and powder, cheek makeup techniques, and eye makeup strategies. Rudy will demonstrate these on Olivia, showcasing practical tips and techniques to enhance natural beauty.


10-year Look Good Feel Better Volunteer and National Trainer




Dancer/Choreographer/Actress/Singer/Songwriter/Poet & Public Speaker

Radiance Unveiled: Skincare and Makeup Strategies Throughout Breast Cancer Treatment

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
7:00 PM EST and 7:00 PM PST

Led by Ricki Fairley, this webinar, presented by CURE in partnership with TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, delves into the vital discussion surrounding women of color's underrepresentation in clinical trials. Throughout the session, our esteemed panelists, Hayley Brown and Michelle Anderson-Benjamin, will explore pressing topics such as disparities in prognosis, the impact of diversity on research and treatment effectiveness, challenges in understanding the physiology of Black women with breast cancer, and strategies to increase enrollment in clinical trials. 


Chief Executive Officer
Touch, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance

Hayley Brown
Director of Partnerships and Programs
Touch, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance


Chief Executive Officer and Founder
The Fearless Warrior Project

Breaking Barriers: Addressing Women of Color Underrepresentation in Clinical Trials

Educated Patient® Webinar Series: Insights on Breast Cancer, Diversity, Beauty, and Mindset



For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, CURE is partnering up with experts and advocates in breast cancer care for a four-part webinar series! Every week in the month of October, join us and delve into the vital aspects of navigating breast cancer treatment.

Each webinar will be aired twice, 7:00 PM EST and 7:00 PM PST, on their respective premiere date. Two chances to join the community online!

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
7:00 PM EST and 7:00 PM PST

Join us for "Mind Over Matter: Cultivating a Resilient Mindset During Breast Cancer Treatment," a transformative webinar presented by CURE in partnership with TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance. Hosted by Ricki Fairley, this session features insightful discussions with breast cancer experts Hayley Brown and Michelle Anderson-Benjamin. Discover the importance of nurturing mental well-being during breast cancer treatment, tackle the stigma surrounding mental health, and gain practical tips and resources to enhance resilience on this empowering journey. Don't miss this opportunity to find support, gain perspective, and foster a resilient mindset throughout your breast cancer treatment.

Mind Over Matter: Cultivating a Resilient Mindset During Breast Cancer Treatment

Join CURE® for the Educated Patient® Webinar: An Overview of Diet and Exercise in Cancer Care on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. RSVP today to learn from an expert of nutrition, Liz Applegate, PhD, along with hearing advice from Brent Burkholder, MD, a patient with cancer. The panel will discuss topics such as the benefits and elements of a healthy diet for patients with cancer and tips on exercising during/after cancer treatment.


Topics for discussion include:
•	Benefits of a healthy diet and exercise for patients with cancer
•	Dietary considerations and exercise guidelines
•	Practice advice and resources for patients
•	Integrating diet and exercise into cancer care


Distinguished Faculty and Director of Sports Nutrition Emerita


Founder of Cancer Champions, Cancer Exercise Specialist

Educated Patient® Webinar: An Overview of Diet and Exercise in Cancer Care

Join CURE® for the Educated Patient® Webinar: on Thursday, July 13, 2023. RSVP today to hear from an expert panel of healthcare professionals and advocates who will discuss topics for patients, survivors, and caregivers including individualized care for GIST, recent updates to the NCCN guidelines, and general education on advanced GIST. Make sure to come with any questions you may have! The panel will be able to answer them live.


Topics for discussion include:
•	Individualized Care for GIST
•	Genetic and Genomic Testing
•	Recent Updates to the NCCN Guidelines
•	Side Effect Management
•	General Education on Advanced GIST


Associate Professor of Medicine
Assistant Director of Clinical Research
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine


Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Sarcoma Medical Oncology

The Ohio State University James Comprehensive Cancer Center

Educated Patient® Webinar: GIST Awareness Day: Empowering Patients with Individualized Care

Educated Patient Webinar: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Join CURE® for the Educated Patient® Webinar: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on Wednesday, March 29. RSVP today to hear from an expert panel of health care professionals and advocates as they discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion in cancer care. This series will cover topics such as access to clinical trials, screening, and testing, as well as underrepresentation in the oncology workforce.

Defining health equity terms and discussing who is affected by health care disparities.

Tackling disparities in screen/diagnoses, access to care, and care services.

Addressing disparities in cancer care, including, support programs educational initiatives, and new models of care systems.

Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer & Clinical Inclusion Strategist

Enterprise Equitable Health Institute, Highmark Health & Allegheny Health Network

Educated Patient® Webinars: An Insightful Look at Advanced GIST and Available Treatment Options

Join CURE® for the Educated Patient® Webinar: GIST Part 2 on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. RSVP today to hear from an expert panel of healthcare professionals and advocates who will discuss topics for patients, survivors, and caregivers including treatment, side effects and more. Make sure to come with any questions you may have! The panel will be able to answer them live.

Department of Medical Oncology and Therapeutics Research

Moffitt Cancer Center, Sarcoma Medical Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Register for Educated Patient® Webinars: An Insightful Look at Advanced GIST and Available Treatment Options

Educated Patient® Webinar: GI Cancers Part 3

Join CURE® for the Educated Patient® Webinar: GI Cancers Part 3 on Tuesday, December 6. RSVP today to hear from an expert panel of healthcare professionals and advocates who will discuss topics for patients, survivors, and caregivers including immunotherapy and targeted therapy in GI Cancers. Make sure to come with any questions you may have! The panel will be able to answer them live.

-Defining immunotherapy and targeted therapy

-Selecting the right patients for immunotherapy, targeted therapy or traditional chemotherapy

-Identifying important molecular targets in patients with GI Cancers

-What patients should know about immunotherapy and targeted therapy

Director, The Ruesch Center for the Cure of GI Cancers

Physician-Scientist Clinical Professor of Medicine

Professor, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Chair, Medical Oncology Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Program Leader , Gastrointestinal Cancer Mayo Clinic Cancer Center ( All Regions)

Consortium Chair Academic and Community Cancer Research United ( ACCRU)

Register for Educated Patient® Webinar: GI Cancers Part 3

Educated Patient® Webinar: GI Cancers Part 2

Join CURE® for the Educated Patient® Webinar: GI Cancers Part 2 on Tuesday, November 15th. RSVP today to hear from an expert panel of health care professionals and advocates who will discuss topics for patients, survivors, and caregivers including molecular precision medicine in GI Cancers. Make sure to come with any questions you may have! The panel will be able to answer them live.

•What molecular and genetic tests should be performed in GI cancers?
•How to interpret molecular and genetic testing results
•How do testing results translate into precision treatment
•Understanding the relationship between testing and enrollment into clinical trials

David H. Johnson Endowed Chair in Surgical and Medical Oncology

Professor of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology

Professor Department of Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology

Professor Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics

Associate Director for Early Phase Drug Development

Sheikh Ahmed Center for Pancreatic Cancer Research

Register for GI Cancers Series Part 2: Translating Molecular Testing Results Into Precision Treatment in GI Cancers

Register for CURE®'s EDUCATED PATIENT® Webinar: GI Cancers

Join CURE® for a webinar looking at a rare cancer, GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor) on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. 

 to hear from an expert panel of health care professionals and advocates who will discuss topics for patients, survivors and caregivers, including genetics and genomics of GIST, treatment, side effects and more. Make sure to come with any questions you may have. The panel will be able to answer them live.

Basics of GIST and finding a team for treatment

Treatment options and side effect management

 to hear from CURE®’s community of gastrointestinal stromal tumor experts

*In partnership with GIST Support International.

Register for CURE®'s Educated Patient® Webinar: An Insightful Look at GIST and Available Treatment Options

Join CURE® for the Educated Patient® Webinar: Deep Dive into TIL Cell Therapy for Those Living with Cancer on Thursday, June 23, 2022. RSVP today to hear from an expert panel of healthcare professionals and advocates who will discuss topics highly relevant to patients, survivors, and their caregivers including a deep dive into TIL (tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte) therapy to treat cancer, the patient journey, opportunities and more. Participants will also have the opportunity to submit questions to be answered live by the panel.

Difference between CAR-T and TIL cell therapies

Current data and the future of TIL cell therapy

Medical Oncology Specialist, CLIP Investigator

Assistant Professor of Surgery
Assistant Director of Surgical Research
Department of Surgery
Cooper University Hospital
MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper


Assistant Professor, Cutaneous Oncology
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, The James

Register for CURE®'s EDUCATED PATIENT® Webinar: Deep Dive into TIL Cell Therapy for Those Living with Cancer

Join CURE® for the Educated Patient® Webinar: Coping with Metastatic Breast Cancer and Advocating for Others on Tuesday, February 22. RSVP today to hear from an expert panel of metastatic breast cancer healthcare professionals and advocates who will discuss topics highly relevant to patients and their caregivers. Participants also can submit questions to be answered live by the panel.

Honoring the winners of the 2021 Metastatic Breast Cancer Heroes™ awards and their dedication to the field

Driving attention and awareness of metastatic disease

How metastatic breast cancer patients can self-advocate and find the right support and resources

Advancing diversity and inclusion in metastatic breast cancer

 for access to CURE®’s community of metastatic breast cancer experts.

Medical Oncology Specialist, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Center; Founder, Living Well with Advanced Breast Cancer Clinic; MBC survivor

Founder, Director Emeritus and Past President, METAvivor

Patient advocate, retired nurse and volunteer at Living Beyond Breast Cancer

Register for CURE®'s EDUCATED PATIENT® Webinar: Coping with Metastatic Breast Cancer and Advocating for Others – February 22, 2022

Join CURE® for the Educated Patient® Webinar: Testing and Treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer on Monday, November 22. RSVP today to hear from an expert panel of non-small cell lung cancer healthcare professionals and advocates who will discuss topics highly relevant to patients and their caregivers. Participants will also have the opportunity to submit questions to be answered live by the panel.

The importance of biomarker testing before starting treatment

Working with your care team to understand biomarker test results

Exploring different treatment options based on PD-L1 levels

Understanding the roles of your caregiver during your cancer journey

Register now for access to CURE®’s community of non-small cell lung cancer experts: 

Ensign Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology) and Professor of Pharmacology; Director, Center for Thoracic Cancers; Chief of Medical Oncology, Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital; Associate Cancer Center Director, Translational Science

Associate Professor, Hematology/Oncology Division; Associate Program Director, Hematology/Oncology Fellowship program

Nurse Practitioner, Thoracic Medical Oncology

Abramson Cancer Center University of Pennsylvania

Register for CURE®'s EDUCATED PATIENT® Webinar: Testing and Treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer – November 22, 2021

Join us online on Monday, November 15 for the latest Educated Patient® Webinar: Meet the 2021 Lung Cancer Heroes® where you’ll hear from the three winners of the prestigious award who were recently honored by CURE® at the second annual recognition event for their tremendous impact on the lung cancer community. The panel of winners, made up of oncology researchers, educators, and patient advocates, will discuss topics highly relevant to patients, survivors and caregivers. Participants will also have the opportunity to submit questions to be answered live by the panel.

Detecting lung cancer early by knowing the signs and symptoms

How precision medicine is changing lung cancer treatment

Making personalized treatment decisions based on results from biomarker testing

How advocacy plays a role in advancing cancer research and how to get involved

Register now for access to CURE®’s community of lung cancer experts: 

Chief, Division of Thoracic Medical Oncology; Professor, Department of Hematology/Oncology; Co-Leader, Molecular Therapeutics Program

Lung cancer survivor & advocate; Founder of The White Ribbon Project

Professor and System Chair of Radiation Oncology, Mount Sinai Health System

Register for CURE®'s EDUCATED PATIENT® Webinar: Meet the 2021 Lung Cancer Heroes® – November 15, 2021

Earlier this year, CURE®’s Educated Patient® Webinars partnered with Debbie’s Dream Foundation to kick off its 3-part webinar series discussing news and updates related to stomach cancers. Join us on Monday, November 8 for “Part III – Survivorship and Mental Health” where an expert panel will be discussing topics highly relevant to patients, caregivers and advocates right now. Participants will have the opportunity to submit questions to be answered live by our expert panel.

Coping with your stomach cancer diagnosis

How to discuss your diagnosis with your care team

The roles of your caregiver during the stomach cancer journey

How to find support that’s right for you

Managing emotional and psychosocial impacts of undergoing cancer treatment

 for access to CURE®’s community of gastrointestinal cancer experts.

Gastrointestinal Medical Oncologist, Massachusetts General Hospital

Director of Debbie’s Dream Foundation, Founder of the North Carolina Chapter

Director of Debbie’s Dream Foundation, Leader of the New Jersey South Chapter

Register for CURE®'s EDUCATED PATIENT® Webinar: Stomach Cancer 101 Series: Part III – Survivorship and Mental Health – November 8, 2021

Join CURE® for the Educated Patient® Webinar: Understanding Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) and Treatment Options on Thursday, October 28. RSVP today to hear from an expert panel of MPN healthcare professionals and advocates who will discuss topics highly relevant to patients and their caregivers. Participants will also have the opportunity to submit questions to be answered live by the panel.

Discussing first line and second line treatment options with your care team

The risks and benefits of myelofibrosis treatments

Managing treatment dose for spleen and symptom reduction

How to find a clinical trial and what’s on the horizon

Register now for access to CURE®’s community of MPN experts: 

Associate Professor, Department of Leukemia, Division of Cancer Medicine

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Associate Professor of Medicine; Deputy Director for Clinical Research at the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute; Medical Director of the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center Clinical Research Office

Professor, Department of Leukemia; Director, Clinical Research Center for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

Register for CURE®'s EDUCATED PATIENT® Webinar: Understanding Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) and Treatment Options – October 28, 2021

Join CURE® for the Educated Patient® Webinar: Treatment and Care for Thyroid Cancer on Monday, September 20. 

 today to hear from an expert panel of thyroid cancer healthcare professionals and advocates who will discuss topics highly relevant to patients and their caregivers. Participants will also have the opportunity to submit questions to be answered live by the panel.

Thyroid cancer treatment options and when is the right time to start

Importance of treatment adherence and managing side effects

Patients’ and caregivers’ role in making treatment decisions

Register now for access to CURE®’s community of thyroid cancer experts: 

Medical Director, Center for Head and Neck Cancers, Mass General Cancer Center

Associate Professor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School

ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association, Inc.

Register for CURE®'s EDUCATED PATIENT® Webinar: Treatment and Care for Thyroid Cancer – September 20, 2021

Join CURE® for the Educated Patient® Webinar: Individualized Treatment for Small Cell Lung Cancer on Thursday, August 26. 

 to hear from an expert panel of small cell lung cancer health professionals and advocates who will discuss topics highly relevant to patients and their caregivers. Participants will also have the opportunity to submit questions to be answered live by the panel.

Advancing health equity by increasing access to genetic testing and clinical trial participation

Living a longer, fuller life with lung cancer

Being confident in your individualized treatment options and follow up care

Register now to hear from CURE®’s community of lung cancer experts. 

Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Oncology

Register for CURE®'s EDUCATED PATIENT® Webinar: Individualized Treatment for Small Cell Lung Cancer  – August 26, 2021

Earlier this year, CURE®’s Educated Patient® Webinars partnered with Debbie’s Dream Foundation to kick off its 3-part webinar series discussing news and updates related to stomach cancers. Join us on Monday, August 23 for “Part II – Treatment” where an expert panel will be discussing topics highly relevant to patients, caregivers and advocates right now. Participants will have the opportunity to submit questions to be answered live by our expert panel.

Treatment options, such as gastrectomy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapies

Recent clinical data that shows the benefits of immunotherapies for patients

Clinical trial options available to patients with stomach cancers

Later this year, Part III of the series will highlight a variety of tools to benefit mental health and overall quality of life for patients living with stomach cancer and their caregivers. 

Service Chief of Medical Gastrointestinal Oncology and Senior Member of Gastrointestinal Oncology Department, Moffitt Cancer Center

Professor of Oncology, University of South Florida College of Medicine


Director, Gastrointestinal Oncology Program

Register for CURE®'s EDUCATED PATIENT® Webinar: Stomach Cancer 101 Series: Part II – Treatment – August 23, 2021

Join CURE® for the Educated Patient® Webinar: Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) on Wednesday, July 14. 

 to hear from an expert panel of GIST nurses and advocates that will discuss topics highly relevant to patients and their caregivers. Participants will also have the opportunity to submit questions to be answered live by the panel.

Mutation testing to guide diagnosis and treatment

Finding support and becoming educated on GIST

®’s community of gastrointestinal stromal tumor experts. 

Sarcoma and Bone Oncology Clinical Research Nurse

Register for CURE®'s EDUCATED PATIENT® Webinar: Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) – July 14, 2021

Join CURE® for the Educated Patient® Webinar: Biomarkers, Why Genomic Testing Matters on Wednesday, June 30. 

 to hear from an expert panel that will discuss the importance of biomarker testing and learning about your genetic profile. Participants will also have the opportunity to submit questions to be answered live by the panel.

Understanding precision medicine and how it can improve diagnosis and related treatments

Hearing patient experiences with biomarker testing

Careful considerations to make when considering biomarker testing

Register now to hear if biomarker and genomic testing may be right for you.

Physician-in-Chief, City of Hope Orange County

Vice Physician-in-Chief, City of Hope National Medical Center

Medical Oncologist, Tennessee Oncology, PLLC

Senior Investigator, Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Medical Director of US Oncology Health Informatics and Internet Oncology

Register for CURE®'s EDUCATED PATIENT® Webinar: Biomarkers, Why Genomic Testing Matters – June 30, 2021

In collaboration with the Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island (PRCRI), 

® invites you to join us for the Educated Patient® Webinar: Empowering Patients to Understand Cancer Genetic Testing and Counseling on Thursday, May 27. 

 to hear from an expert panel that will discuss the importance of cancer genetic testing and counseling for patients. Participants will also have the opportunity to submit questions to be answered live by the panel.

Understanding family history and when genetic testing might be needed

What one can expect from cancer genetic counseling

Feeling empowered by understanding your genetics with testing and counseling

Recent developments and advancements in cancer genetic testing

Register now and test your knowledge of genetic testing.


Co-Director, Cancer Genetics and Prevention Program
Program in Women’s Oncology, PhD Healthcare Genetics Student
Teaching Associate in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University


Gynecologic Oncologist and Breast Surgeon
Program Director, Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship
Co-Director, Cancer Genetics and Prevention Program
Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University


Senior Genetic Counselor
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island

Register for CURE®'s EDUCATED PATIENT® Webinar: Empowering Patients to Understand Cancer Genetic Testing and Counseling

®’s Educated Patient® Webinars is proud to partner with Debbie’s Dream Foundation to present a three-part webinar series discussing news and updates related to stomach cancers. Join us on Monday, April 12, for “Part I - Diagnosis and Staging,” where an expert panel will discuss topics highly relevant to patients, caregivers and advocates right now. Participants will have the opportunity to submit questions to be answered live by our expert panel.

Understanding a stomach cancer diagnosis and the staging process

Next steps patients need to take after a cancer diagnosis

Key questions patients should ask their doctors and health care team

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