From Breakthrough to Cure: Immunotherapy at UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center

Wednesday, Sept. 10th, 5:00 PM

Cancer patients have historically had three treatment options: surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiation. But now with the emergence of immunotherapy, doctors at UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center have powerful new treatment options. What was once a pipe dream — using a patient’s own immune system to fight cancer — is revolutionizing how cancer is treated. Hear first-hand from three renowned cancer doctors as they break down the science. Hosted buffet precedes the session starting at 4 p.m.

Panelists: Christian Capitini, Douglas McNeel, Rebecca Richards
Moderator: Rebecca Ribley
Location: Shannon Hall, Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.
Ticket: Celebration of Journalism, 5-Day Pass or Wednesday Admission
Sponsor: Presented by UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center

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