“Advocacy does its work on behalf of patients. The community is critically important,” said Ms. Cassandra Smith. “I’m very passionate about the role clinical research plays in disease care and management. It’s often overlooked, especially in communities of color. It’s a place where you can get cutting-edge care and access to cutting-edge science before it’s available. It ensures the medications that are about to be put on the market actually work in your body.”

Pictured above: Ms. Cassandra Smith, MBA, Director, Health Equity, Amgen

One of the most difficult aspects of the prostate cancer journey is the potential for a late-stage diagnosis and spread of cancer throughout the body. There is new research among prostate cancer patients with metastasis in the liver.

Focus on High-Risk Men

Some men have a higher chance of developing advanced disease because of factors like African ancestry, family history, or genetic traits. Studies show that when these men have access to early screening and genetic testing, they can have better outcomes from more precise treatments.



• Broad Clinical Research Participation: It’s important to include men of all backgrounds in clinical trials so that new treatments can help everyone.
• Precision Medicine: Genomic tests can reveal which treatments will work best for each person.

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Highlighted Clinical Trials

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