What It Takes To Move The Needle For Patients– Watch The White House, Top Researchers, & SurvivorNet– Coming Together at The People v. Cancer Conference

A cancer diagnosis isn’t always as lethal as it once was, and yet over 600,000 Americans are estimated to die from it this year alone, making this complex set of diseases the second leading cause of death in the country. Hope is increasing: big data, immuno-oncology and once-in-a-generation medical advances have led to dramatic breakthroughs. New insights into the disease have pushed boundaries, with patients receiving uniquely personalized care.

The Atlantic brings another year of People v. Cancer to audiences. The program gathers survivors, medical providers, patients, and scientists for illuminating conversations on a disease that remains perplexing and lethal. A link to the full event can be found here.