Wk 3 - Research Experience

When I was 8 years old my best friend was diagnosed with leukemia.  At first thinks were not looking very good for her.  Then her parents were told about a new research study that was testing a new medication.  There were many risks involved but after careful review her parents decided that she could be a participate.  I remember the medication made her very sick but she still came to school as often as she could.  During an assembly one day she got up in front of the whole school and explained what was going on.  She discussed all aspects of her illness and the research study she was a part of.  She was so brave.  In the end the medication did help her and today she is raising her own daughter.  The trials and results of the study offered tangible hope to many that were afflicted with the same disease.   Many people are alive today because of that initial study.