Bernard Thurman was referred to Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health for a clinical trial just as hospitals began to implement safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The trial was paused but he enrolled in alternative study that has been keeping his cancer at bay.
Catherine Circo was already receiving cancer treatment through a clinical trial when stay-at-home orders began in California. Despite some restrictions, she was able to continue in the trial and is now in recovery.