Patients, families, and caregivers partnering with researchers from
The University of Kansas Cancer Center
to re‐define cancer research.
PIVOT's VISION:
Patients, families, caregivers, and researchers accelerating innovative approaches to re-define cancer research together!
PIVOT's MISSION:
To advocate for cancer research relevant to patients by:
a. Including patients' voices, lived-experiences and perspectives in every step of the decision-making process to inform all aspects of research;
b. Promoting meaningful partnerships, shared understanding and ongoing communications among patients, families, caregivers, and researchers across the spectrum of cancer research;
c. Collaboratively developing education and training among patients, families, caregivers, and researchers. The goals are to gain exposure to other perspectives, promote personal growth and increase capacity to enhance the KU Cancer Center and the cancer research community.