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U. grad with stage 4 cancer heads to Washington to push for clinical trial access
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Key Points:
- Joseph Mutalwa, originally from Uganda and a University of Utah student, was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer in January 2025 after experiencing severe symptoms and undergoing a bone marrow test.
- Despite intense pain and treatment challenges, Mutalwa completed his bachelor's degree and is pursuing a master's degree while participating in a clinical trial due to limited effectiveness of standard treatments.
- Mutalwa met with Utah Governor Spencer Cox and is traveling to Washington, D.C., to join over 700 cancer patients and advocates at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network's Leadership Summit and Lobby Day.
- He aims to urge Utah's congressional delegation to increase federal funding for cancer research, expand clinical trial access, and support the Clinical Trial Modernization Act to reduce barriers for patients.
- Mutalwa remains determined to use his remaining time to advocate for others affected by cancer, emphasizing the real human impact behind cancer research funding.
