In-depth with BC²
Giving donors a look inside the biobank's commitment to transforming samples into impactful cancer research
The Story of a Biobank Sample
An in-depth look at how a donor's sample is transformed into medical discoveries
The slideshow below will guide you through the story of how a sample provided to the BC² Biobank is utilized by researchers who are working to better our understanding of cancer and its treatment. This story will follow a fictional donor, named Vanessa, and will describe:
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The major steps of the biobank process.
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The key processes, policies, and procedures of the biobank
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The types of research being conducted at the biobank
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Vanessa and the Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center...
Vanessa was recently referred to Dr. R, an oncologist at the Simon Cancer Center, after a scan discovered a mass on one of her kidneys. This was the biggest health concern that Vanessa faced in her entire life, and she was understandably anxious about her upcoming appointment.
At the appointment, Dr. R, explains that while it is highly likely that the mass on her kidney is cancerous, it doesn't seem that it spread to other parts of her body. Dr. R recommends that she have surgery to remove the entire kidney, as this would give her the best chance at complete remission.
Vanessa agrees to the surgery. Dr. R puts in the referral and lets Vanessa know that he would like to follow up with her in two weeks to do some additional testing and discuss the possibility of her needing to have additional treatments (chemotherapy or radiation) after the surgery.