Congressionally Directed Medical Research Panel in need of breast cancer survivors
 

/advocates for this summer's upcoming breast cancer research panels. Someone on this board posted about this program and I decided to take the plunge and participate last year. It was by far the best breast cancer related experience for me. So full of hope, actually evaluating research proposals from the perspective of a breast cancer survivor. They need more participants, especially for an upcoming May panel. If you are interested, please check out the website:

http://cdmrp.army.mil/cwg/default.htm

The basics: ~two weeks of work at home, you are paid a stipend, expenses paid for flight, hotel and meals for a 3 day session in DC.

If anyone would like more info or a short cut to the paperwork, please pm me your email address. You need to be nominated by a breast cancer group/organization. (I am sure Joe and Christine could help ;) )

Margerie

Re: Congressionally Directed Medical Research Panel in need of breast cancer survivor
 

Yes, We would write a letter to nominate anyone from our group.

Regards
Joe

Re: Congressionally Directed Medical Research Panel in need of breast cancer survivor
 

Thanks for sharing this--I'm intrigued and will look into it!

Re: Congressionally Directed Medical Research Panel in need of breast cancer survivor
 

I am moving this one up so more have a chance at considering this invaluable opportunity. I have been a consumer reviewer for nearly 4 years and am amazed each time at the advances coming down the pike.
Us consumers really do have a say in the way funding is spent on breast cancer. Besides, you learn about which cancer centers are on the 'cutting edge' in technological advances and therapies.
You are paid $750 for nearly 2 weeks of reviews (usually around 15 proposals) over your computer and then 2 days of hands-on work in DC.


MTS

Re: Congressionally Directed Medical Research Panel in need of breast cancer survivor
 

I put this on the back burner over a year ago when I had to change up treatment, but now I really want to do it... Joe, can you nominate me and write a letter again?

Thanks!