Participating in clinical trials can benefit you most directly because you’re participating in a trial or research project where you otherwise wouldn’t have access to new treatments. But what’s good for you, also, may be good for lots of other people who, perhaps, couldn’t be involved in clinical research. But if a clinical trial is successful, and therefore we can demonstrate that in fact the treatment works, this could gain access and give access to lots of other people to get that experimental treatment once it’s improved.
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A Clinical Trial Gave Me Two Bonus Years With My Dad. Everyone Should Have That Chance
Eighteen years ago, when I was a senior at Carleton College in Minnesota, I received a phone call from my dad. He said three words that would forever change the trajectory of my life: “I have cancer.” I soon learned read more about A Clinical Trial Gave Me Two Bonus Years With My Dad. Everyone Should Have That Chance
Breast Cancer Clinical Trials Are Missing Black Women
Good news: There’s been an overall decline in breast cancer deaths over the last 30 years. Bad news: Black women have a mortality rate 41 percent higher than that of White women. These differences are multifactorial, but are partly a read more about Breast Cancer Clinical Trials Are Missing Black Women
Living with HER2+, ER+ Breast Cancer: Strategies When Surgery Isn’t an Option
Receiving a diagnosis of HER2+ and ER+ breast cancer that has spread or cannot be surgically removed can feel overwhelming, but understanding the condition and your options can help you navigate this challenging journey. Understanding HER2+ and ER+ Breast Cancer read more about Living with HER2+, ER+ Breast Cancer: Strategies When Surgery Isn’t an Option
6 Ways to Establish Black Patient Trust in Clinical Trials, According to a Cardiologist
I’m a clinician and professor at Rush University Hospital working in the up-and-coming field of cardio-oncology. My interest in clinical trial research came from my time as a cardiology fellow at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Now, I carry read more about 6 Ways to Establish Black Patient Trust in Clinical Trials, According to a Cardiologist
Building a Diverse Clinical Trial Team: A Guide for Investigators
Clinical trial investigators play a pivotal role in shaping the future of medical research. Recognizing the importance of diversity in research teams is essential for ensuring inclusivity, addressing health disparities, and making advancements that benefit all communities. Why Building a read more about Building a Diverse Clinical Trial Team: A Guide for Investigators
Uncharted Territory: One Man’s Story of Navigating Prostate Cancer and a Clinical Trial
Sponsored by Merck When Euvon Jones was only 59 years old, he faced a startling diagnosis of stage IV prostate cancer that had spread to his lymph nodes and bones in his back, hip and chest. Euvon explored treatment options read more about Uncharted Territory: One Man’s Story of Navigating Prostate Cancer and a Clinical Trial