Clinical Trials
Introduction to Clinical Trials
Clinical trials can often be an important treatment option for the advanced metastatic breast cancer patient. They are carefully designed and fully monitored. Be sure to read the information in this section to fully understand the potential positives and negatives of clinical trials. Fully utilize the resources listed below and with the help of your doctor, get a full understanding of what clinical trials may be appropriate for you. Most importantly, get all of your questions answered, feel comfortable that you understand the consent forms, and ask questions about potential side effects and outcomes before you make any treatment decisions. The links listed below will help you understand clinical trials and their possible value as treatment options.
Considering a Clinical Trial
- What Is a Clinical Trial? - National Cancer Institute
- What are Clinical Trials - Breast Cancer Network of Strength
- Types of Research Studies - Susan G. Komen for the Cure
- Is a Clinical Trial Right for You? - Breast Cancer Network of Strength
- Should I Take Part in a Clinical Trial? - National Cancer Institute
- How Do I Take Part in a Clinical Trial? - National Cancer Institute
Finding a Clinical Trial
- How Is a Clinical Trial Planned and Carried Out? - National Cancer Institute
- Protecting Participants in Clinical Trials - National Cancer Institute
- NCI-Supported Cancer Clinical Trials: Facts and Figures - National Cancer Institute
- Ten Things to Know About Cancer Treatment Trials - National Cancer Institute
- Cancer Imaging Clinical Trials - National Cancer Institute
- Clinical Trials Education Series - National Cancer Institute
- Participating in a Trial: Questions to Ask Your Doctor - National Cancer Institute
Patient Care Costs
- Overview - National Cancer Institute
- Position Paper on Patient Care costs of clinical trials - American Society of Clinical Oncology
- State laws concerning Insurance coverage of patient care costs of clinical trials - American Cancer Society
Special Topics in Clinical Trials
- Available Clinical Trials for Brain Mets - BrainMetsBC.org
- Treating and Preventing Cancer with Vaccines - National Cancer Institute
- What Is Randomization? - National Cancer Institute
- Which Study Results Are the Most Helpful in Making Cancer Care Decisions? - National Cancer Institute
- Access to Investigational Drugs: Questions and Answers - National Cancer Institute
- Understanding the Approval Process for New Cancer Treatments - National Cancer Institute
- Boosting Cancer Trial Participation - National Cancer Institute
FAQs
- 11 Clinical Trial F.A.Q.s - Breast Cancer Network of Strength
- Clinical Trials: Questions and Answers - National Cancer Institute
