[[{"@type":["BlogPosting"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/benefits-of-participating-in-a-clinical-trial\/#BlogPosting","@context":{"@vocab":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","kg":"http:\/\/g.co\/kg"},"url":["https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/benefits-of-participating-in-a-clinical-trial\/","https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/benefits-of-participating-in-a-clinical-trial\/"],"publisher":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/"}],"author":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/benefits-of-participating-in-a-clinical-trial\/#BlogPosting_author_Organization","name":"Regional Cancer Care Associates"}],"inLanguage":"en-US","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/benefits-of-participating-in-a-clinical-trial\/#BlogPosting_image_ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Cancer-Scientist.jpg"}],"headline":"Benefits of Participating in a Clinical Trial","dateModified":"2021-11-11T14:30:54+00:00","datePublished":"2019-01-13T10:33:36+00:00","description":"Are you thinking about enrolling in a clinical trial? While there will be some risks, there may also be many benefits. Find out how cancer clinical trials at RCCA can help you or a loved one.","articleBody":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJanuary 13, 2019\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\nIf you are currently receiving treatment for cancer, a clinical trial may benefit you in more ways than one. While there are always risks, just as there are with any form of treatment, cancer clinical trials offer you another chance to treat and cure the disease. If you\u2019re interested in learning more, ask your doctor about the ongoing clinical trials at RCCA.\nHow Cancer Clinical Trials Help Patients with Cancer\nThe goal of cancer clinical trials is to find a treatment that works for the patient and potentially for future patients as well. Other benefits of participating in cancer clinical trials may include the following.\nMore treatment options. Even when regular treatments don\u2019t work for a patient, a clinical trial might. They open up the window of possibility and give patients more options to consider.Contribution to science. Whether they\u2019re successful or not, all clinical trials help advance cancer research so that, hopefully, one day there will be a cure.Access to new drugs. Clinical trials test the most cutting-edge drugs and treatments that patients would otherwise not have access to.Improved quality of life. The treatment can help manage symptoms and potentially extend a person\u2019s life.More control. Many participants feel that joining a clinical trial gives them more control over their healthcare decisions.More surveillance. Throughout the trial, patients will be asked to come in for more follow-up tests and scans than usual. Their symptoms and side effects are closely monitored for changes, which can provide some peace of mind.Costs may be covered. Sometimes, sponsors of the study cover the costs of the clinical trial, so you don\u2019t have to. This is not the case for all trials, however.Cancer clinical trials are safe. Participants are in the hands of top scientists and researchers. There are strict government guidelines they have to follow to ensure your safety from start to finish.\nCancer clinical trials are a great option for many patients with cancer, but they\u2019re not right for everyone. If your doctor thinks you make a good candidate for a trial, talk to them about the risks and benefits. Schedule an appointment at one of the RCCA office locations in Connecticut, Maryland or New Jersey today.\nwe are here for you\nFor more information or to schedule an appointment, call 844-346-7222. You can also schedule an appointment by calling the RCCA location nearest you.\nRELATED ARTICLES\nRegional Cancer Care Associates is one of fewer than 200 medical practices in the country selected to participate in the Oncology Care Model (OCM); a recent Medicare initiative aimed at improving care coordination and access to and quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing chemotherapy treatment.\n\u00a9 2022 Regional Cancer Care Associates. 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