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What happens when you are handed a rare, low-survival cancer diagnosis and told there are no options left? How do you transition from the overwhelming shock of a devastating prognosis to actively taking control of your medical journey? What if the key to unlocking years of quality life lies in exploring clinical trials long before they are offered as a last resort?


In this powerful episode of the Ask the Patient Advocate Podcast, host Dr. Elena Borrelli sits down with Melinda Bachini, a 16-year survivor of cholangiocarcinoma—a rare and aggressive bile duct cancer. After her initial diagnosis offered little hope, Melinda took charge of her care, leading her to a pioneering clinical trial at the National Cancer Institute. Today, she serves as the Chief Patient Officer at the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, sitting on national research committees to ensure patient advocacy remains at the forefront of medical research and policy.


Tune in to discover how using your voice can unlock hope, extend quality of life, and transform the future of cancer care.


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Connect with Melinda:

https://www.facebook.com/melinda.bachini

https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinda-bachini-b04b8b100/

https://www.instagram.com/mebachini/?hl=en

https://x.com/melinda_bachini

https://www.cholangiocarcinoma.org/

TikTok @melindabachini


Connect with Dr. Elena Borrelli:

Instagram: @pathwaypadvocates

Facebook: Pathway Patient Advocates

Youtube: Pathway Patient Advocates

Tiktok: Pathway Patient Advocates

LinkedIn: Pathway Patient Advocates

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