When Clint was diagnosed with P16-positive throat cancer, modern research made all the difference in his care. Research into cancer genetics allowed Clint’s medical team to customize every phase of his journey—from initial diagnosis and prognosis through treatment and ongoing monitoring—specifically to his situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. He was also able to access cutting-edge proton radiation therapy in Seattle, a more precise treatment option that emerged from ongoing research advancements. Without the decades of research that led to genetic testing, personalized treatment protocols, and advanced radiation technologies, Clint’s path would have been far more uncertain and potentially more harmful.
Cancer research didn’t just inform my treatment—it transformed what was possible for my recovery.