Throughout the series, we have focused on discussing disparities in cancer care. Our first session featured expert speakers who discussed how social determinants of health created inequities in accessing and adhering to treatment, while the second conversation explored how collaboration across sectors can reduce disparities. 

We closed out this last session in our Imagine Cancer Equity series by inviting the key voices that had been missing from the conversation to this point to share their perspective: the patients, caregivers and families who are navigating these barriers every day. Our speakers Tamika Felder and Marisela Hoyos began the discussion by sharing their stories as a patient, survivor and caregiver. From there they offered thoughts on how their experiences could inspire changes within and outside the healthcare system to reduce disparities in cancer care. 

We’re grateful to have opened Imagine Cancer Equity: Elevating the Patient Voice in memorable way. We began the live session with a special pre-recorded performance from jazz musicians Wynton Marsalis, Ted Nash, and Kristen Lee Sergeant which grounded our conversation in a moment of optimism and collective joy. 

Catch up on this meaningful discussion by visiting the recording above.