[[{"@type":["BlogPosting"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/how-to-decide-if-a-clinical-cancer-trial-is-right-for-you\/#BlogPosting","@context":{"@vocab":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","kg":"http:\/\/g.co\/kg"},"url":["https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/how-to-decide-if-a-clinical-cancer-trial-is-right-for-you\/","https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/how-to-decide-if-a-clinical-cancer-trial-is-right-for-you\/"],"publisher":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/"}],"author":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/how-to-decide-if-a-clinical-cancer-trial-is-right-for-you\/#BlogPosting_author_Organization","name":"Regional Cancer Care Associates"}],"inLanguage":"en-US","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/how-to-decide-if-a-clinical-cancer-trial-is-right-for-you\/#BlogPosting_image_ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Clinical-Cancer-Trial-Researchers-In-Lab.jpg"}],"headline":"Is a Clinical Trial is Right for You? How to Decide","dateModified":"2021-11-11T13:01:35+00:00","datePublished":"2019-10-25T06:30:40+00:00","description":"How do you decide if participation in a clinical trial is right for you? Visit the Regional Cancer Care Associates website today to learn more about how to make the decision easier.","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\tOctober 25, 2019\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\nDeciding whether to participate in a clinical trial can be difficult, even if your oncologist recommends it. Ultimately, it\u2019s your decision, and that can feel like a heavy burden with the many questions that may arise: \u201cWhat will the investigators do to me? Do I really need this treatment? Will it make me sicker? Will my insurance cover this treatment?\u201d\nAt Regional Cancer Care Associates, we want you to know that you are not alone. We\u2019re here to help you through the process of finding the right treatments for your specific cancer. Since there are many things to consider when deciding whether to join a clinical trial, discussing the decision with your doctor and your family or trusted friends can be helpful.\nIf your oncologist suggests a clinical trial, first consider these questions.\nAm I Eligible for This Clinical Trial?\nClinical trials have different eligibility requirements. To participate, you may need to be a certain sex or fall within a particular age range. Your eligibility may also depend on your type and stage of cancer, specific treatments you\u2019ve already had, and the medical conditions you have in addition to cancer. You can learn more about the specific eligibility requirements by searching or browsing our database of clinical trials.\nWhat are My Other Options?\nWhen deciding whether to join a clinical trial, review your other options. Talk with your doctor about the pros and cons of standard treatments in your case. If the cancer you\u2019re fighting is atypical or standard treatments have not been able to completely remove the cancer, the potential benefits of participating in a clinical trial may outweigh the risks.\nWhat are the Risks and Potential Benefits of this Clinical Trial?\nTo weigh the clinical trial against standard cancer treatments, read the available materials for the clinical trial you\u2019re considering and speak to your cancer care team about the risks and potential benefits of the clinical trial. Each trial will be different.\nWhat Kinds of Treatments and Tests Will I Receive?\nThe treatments in clinical trials vary widely. You may be asked to take a pill every day for the duration of the study, or you may be given an injection once a week. Some clinical trials may even involve surgery of some kind. Because clinical trials are designed to test new drugs and treatments for cancer, you will also likely have to undergo more testing than you would with standard treatments.\nHow Might the Trial Treatments Affect My Daily Life?\nBefore joining a clinical trial, consider how participating will affect your quality of life on a day-to-day basis. Will you have to travel long distances to take part in the study? Will you have to stop working in order to participate? Will you still have time for your friends and family? These are only a few of the questions you may want to ask.\nWill My Insurance Cover the Treatments? Will I Have to Pay Anything?\nTypically, insurance will cover only the cost of routine patient care, not the research costs associated with a clinical trial. But that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you will have to pay more, as trial-related research and care costs are covered by the trial\u2019s sponsor.\nAt Regional Cancer Care Associates, we\u2019re dedicated to advancing treatments for cancer. That\u2019s why we provide access to more than 300 clinical cancer trials. These studies often give our patients new hope, and they are essential to developing new methods of preventing, detecting, diagnosing, and curing all types of cancer. To find out if one of our clinical trials is right for you, contact us today to set up an appointment at one of our convenient locations throughout Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey.\nwe are here for you\nFor more information or to schedule an appointment, call (844) 301-4158. 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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