GRYT Health to host Global Virtual Cancer Conference

GRYT (“grit”) Health, a digital oncology company that empowers people to be in charge of their own health, is hosting the second annual Global Virtual Cancer Conference (GVCC) on Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14. The inaugural GVCC was the largest ever virtual cancer conference with more than 3,000 registrations from close to 60 countries and more than 100 pharmaceutical companies and non-profit partners. 

“The goal of GVCC20 is to unite patients, advocates, innovators, experts, and healthcare change-makers in a fully virtual conference accessible by anyone, anywhere, that will empower attendees to live a better life and advance science,” said Dave Fuehrer, CEO of GRYT Health and cancer survivor. “Traditionally, treatment decisions have been made without fully considering the patient and caregiver perspectives. Through a relentless focus on the patient experience and by partnering with healthcare organizations that do the same, we are working to change that. GVCC20 is one important part of creating awareness in the difference patients can make.” 

GVCC20 will empower attendees through connection, education, and advocacy. Conference highlights include: 

•An inspirational keynote session with former Buffalo Bills quarterback and oral cancer survivor, Jim Kelly, about his personal perseverance, journey through cancer, and how he is using his voice to make a difference 

•A live musical performance and Q&A session with Benjamin Scheuer, songwriter, author, and playwright of The Lion, which chronicles his experience with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma as a young adult 

•Educational sessions on cutting-edge research and the latest in cancer treatments, including CAR-T, immunotherapy, and targeted treatments 

•Interactive discussions on the importance of self-advocacy and the difference patient voice can make in the industry, including a focus on participation in patient experience research and a real-time survivorship plan workshop 

•Relevant conversations about health equity and how to make meaningful change in our healthcare systems 

•Access to resources from patient advocacy groups in our Virtual Exhibit Hall and through interactive sessions on Bristol Myers Squibb’s Study Connect, PEER, and the COVID Advocacy Exchange Programs

•A live, interactive Clinical Trial Fair on Friday, November 13, connecting patients with treatment options and meaningful research opportunities 

•Ample time for connections with fellow attendees, virtual networking, and fun – including dance lessons, fitness classes, and writing exercises.

GVCC20 is an entirely virtual conference, hosted on a proprietary technology platform that encourages interaction. The system leverages Zoom meeting functionality for presentations, performances, and breakouts. Registration for GVCC20 is free and available at www.gvcc20.com. 

The Founding Partner for GVCC20 is Bristol Myers Squibb. Non-profit partners include Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Paltown/Colon Town, Livestrong Foundation, LUNGevity Foundation, Lymphoma Coalition, and The Max Foundation. 

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