“If this resource had existed when I was going through treatment,” said Peterson, “it would have shown me that there were people who I could relate to, people from my community sharing their stories and providing solace and guidance.”

How using investigative skills saved my life!

Take a peek into my intimate family dynamics and watch the direct impact participating in a clinical trial had on the patient experience as well as how my family was effected.

Instead of relying only on doctors, Peterson learned about genomic testing, which identifies DNA changes within a tumor. That information then helped her find potential options for targeted therapies and clinical trials. While Karen’s initial oncologist didn’t think it was necessary, she sought additional opinions, and got a genomic test.

NYU website article and video featuring my clinical trial journey.