
Temple University | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Lauren Bendesky is an MD/MBA student at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Upon graduation, she plans to pursue a career as a radiation oncologist. She was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroblastoma in 2012 during her freshman year of high school. After completing chemotherapy, radiation, a stem cell transplant, and immunotherapy she went on to complete a clinical trial in 2016.
Although she battles many of the late-term effects of cancer therapy, she considers herself a fortunate one, surviving and remaining cancer-free. Since her entrance into the cancer world in 2012, Lauren has dedicated herself to serving as a patient advocate and a voice. As a HOPA committee member, her focus will be to provide a patient perspective.