Finding out what patients need next

Every individual who has lived with cancer, either as a patient, a caregiver or a health care professional, has a story to share. And most stories have moments that could be rewritten with a better outcome or a more comfortable path.

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Are you a cancer patient or cancer survivor with thoughts on how to improve the cancer journey?
Are you a caregiver with ideas on how to make the cancer journey more supportive?
Have you experienced a patient moment you’d like to rewrite?

We need your insights to help inform future Rewrite Cancer Innovation Challenges.
Your perspective and your voice can make all the difference.

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*What challenges do you face in the cancer journey? Where should we start?*
*What could your organization do to help? How can you get involved or what can you improve to help Rewrite Cancer?*
*What moment in your healthcare journey could be improved? What parts in your experience with cancer were confusing, uncomfortable or needed more support?*
*What moment did you experience with a loved one that needed the most change when it comes to their cancer journey? What have you wanted to change about your cancer story over the years?*
*What challenge is your mobile app, track, digital tech or wearable trying to solve? How could this be applied to the cancer journey?*
*What part of the cancer story do you think needs to be rewritten?*
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^†We are looking for personal stories and not testimonials about particular medicines or other products. Please note that submissions made through this website will be monitored for adverse event reports.

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We need to hear your voice!

To help us identify healthcare moments that could use some change, we need your stories. Tell us about your experience with cancer, whether it’s through your eyes or someone else’s.

Do you know someone with a story to share about their experience with cancer?
It’s time to #RewriteCancer!

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