CARRA member participation in NCI research and related activities benefits cancer research by incorporating the perspective of those whose lives are affected by cancer directly into the research studies, plans, and communication/education materials - resulting in more effective reach to target audiences.

CARRA member participation in NCI research and related activities benefits NCI by providing a dependable resource of carefully selected, trained, experienced consumer advocates to Institute staff.

CARRA member participation in NCI research and related activities benefits consumer advocates by giving them the opportunity to directly participate in research planning, prioritizing, and communicating.

The ultimate beneficiaries of CARRA member participation are those whose lives are affected by cancer, who will gain from all the benefits of patient-focused cancer research.