Another event from the Cura Project Institute will take place on October 8.

The Cura Project Institute will hold, on October 08, at the WTC Sheraton, in São Paulo, the “Forum
of Immunotherapy for Patients”. The event aims to improve patient outcomes
oncological diseases in Brazil through the evolution of science and research. Cura hopes to educate and equip patients, family members, and patient association leaders, presenting the
opportunities to participate in clinical studies such as access to new treatments, such as
immunotherapy.

Over the past 10 years, a large investment has been made in oncology research in
search for new therapeutic options that improve patients' quality of life and increase
chances of cure and/or control of the disease. One of the main treatments that has shown promise
it's immunotherapy. It is a type of treatment, with a medication that boosts the person's immune system so that the body can fight cancer more effectively. The adverse event profile (side effects) is different from traditional chemotherapy and has been well tolerated by most patients.

Immunotherapy is being studied through clinical research in various types of cancer, such as breast, lung, stomach, bladder, kidney, colon and melanoma cancers. However, each type of cancer responds differently to immunotherapy, alone or combined with other treatments, such as chemotherapy. There is still a long way to go in the sphere of knowledge about immunotherapy, understanding, for example, which patients will benefit the most from this type of treatment, and for this reason, clinical research in oncology plays a fundamental role.

That is why we must continue to invest so much in the development of new clinical research with
immunotherapy, as well as empowering patient associations, activist patients and their families, which
It is immunotherapy, what is clinical research and how to participate in studies, demystifying stigmas and
clarifying doubts.

Given the relevance of the topic, it is necessary to unite efforts between the medical profession and public policies
adequate and good level of clarification from patients and patient support associations.

Considering this objective, the Cura Project Institute will hold the 1st Immunotherapy Forum for Patients with the theme “Clinical Research as a form of access to immunotherapy”. The forum will reach an audience of NGO leaders, patients and doctors and will be presented in a hybrid form, where the public can follow the Cura Social Networks, where the link will be available to follow the event online.

Check out the schedule:

11 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. - Aperture

MODULE 1
O 11:15 to 11:35 - Conference 1 (Dr. Heloisa Resende) - Was every treatment once a research?
What Are the Different Types of Cancer Treatments?
O 11:35 to 11:55 - Conference 2 (Dr. William William) - Immunotherapy Concept. What changes
with Immunotherapy? Advantages and disadvantages of treatment. For what types of cancer
Do we have immunotherapy?
O 12:00 to 12:20 - Conference 3 (Dr. Gustavo Werustsky) - Research as a way of accessing
patients to immunotherapy. How can we optimize this strategy? There are researches being
developed by LACOG and other Immunotherapy institutions in Brazil?
O 12:20 to 12:30 - Interval

MODULE 2
O 12:30 to 13:30 - Discussion/Questions (Dr. Heloisa Resende and Dr. Lilian Arruda) - What is the role
of NGOs with Clinical Research?

Making the patient aware of becoming a research patient.
How to approach patients to participate in clinical studies?

Or 13:30 to 14:00 - Closing

About the Cura Project Institute

The Cura Project Institute is a non-profit institution, based in Brazil and unique in
Latin America, whose objective is to finance academic research in the area of oncology.
According to the World Health Organization, already in the next decade, two out of every three people will be
diagnosed with cancer, which is expected to become a true epidemic. The consolidation of the activity
Research is one of the solutions to meet the needs of the population, particularly those who
depends on the public health system, reducing discrepancies and facilitating access to the best
treatments.

To learn more about the Cura Project projects, visit our Donation tab, follow our Social Networks @projetocura or contact us at eventos@projetocura.org