[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/should-you-participate-in-this-clinical-trial\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/should-you-participate-in-this-clinical-trial\/","headline":"What You Should Know Before Participating in a Cancer Clinical Trial","name":"What You Should Know Before Participating in a Cancer Clinical Trial","description":"What You Should Know Before Participating in a Cancer Clinical Trial January 7, 2019 Deciding whether or not to participate in a cancer clinical trial is a major healthcare decision. If you qualify, and your doctors recommend it, it\u2019s up to you to decide if it is the best course of action. Before agreeing to […]","datePublished":"2019-01-07","dateModified":"2021-11-11","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/author\/ceastway\/#Person","name":"ceastway","url":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/author\/ceastway\/","identifier":5,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/007b7979610c70c3cd4b24ed960fb78ff62c0b68401d393e79cb483d56812050?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/007b7979610c70c3cd4b24ed960fb78ff62c0b68401d393e79cb483d56812050?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Regional Cancer Care Associates","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/logo.svg","url":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/logo.svg","width":506,"height":228}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Doctor-Talking-to-Patient-1-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Doctor-Talking-to-Patient-1-1.jpg","height":836,"width":1254},"url":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/should-you-participate-in-this-clinical-trial\/","about":["Uncategorized"],"wordCount":610,"keywords":["clinical trials"],"articleBody":"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat You Should Know Before Participating in a Cancer Clinical Trial\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJanuary 7, 2019\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDeciding whether or not to participate in a cancer clinical trial is a major healthcare decision. If you qualify, and your doctors recommend it, it\u2019s up to you to decide if it is the best course of action. Before agreeing to participate, talk it over with your RCCA doctors, the researchers and your family and friends.Understanding the StudyIt\u2019s important that you fully understand the study. Find out what the trial is hoping to achieve and research the drugs that you\u2019ll be taking. Get a clear picture of what the procedure of the study will be and what will be expected of you. Some questions to ask might include:How is this treatment different than normal protocol treatments?Will I be able to find out the results?Is there a chance I\u2019ll be taking a placebo?What are some possible reasons why I might be removed from the study or why the study might be stopped?How long will the clinical trial last?Committing to Cancer Clinical TrialsSome cancer clinical trials require significant time, travel and money commitments. Depending on which one you choose, you might have to stay in the hospital, drive far distances or even relocate. Make sure the travel commitment is something feasible for you and your family. You\u2019ll also likely have to attend many follow-up appointments and receive frequent tests and scans to see how your body is responding to the treatment.There may be sponsors who cover some or all of the costs of cancer clinical trials. But, this is not always the case. Make sure you\u2019re prepared to pay the costs and that your health insurance is willing to work with you.Making the Best Decision for Your HealthcareBefore consenting to a trial, make sure you have thoroughly considered all your options.Are there other types of treatment I haven\u2019t tried yet?What are the possible risks of the study? Do the benefits outweigh the risks?What are the possible side effects of the treatment?How will this affect my daily life?Will my healthcare information be kept confidential?Who will be in charge of my care?What will happen to my health if I don\u2019t do the study?High-Quality Treatment at RCCAAfter collecting all this information and you feel confident about your decision, let your team know. No matter what path you choose to take, the doctors at RCCA will be there to help.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twe are here for you\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor more information or to schedule an appointment, call 844-346-7222. You can also schedule an appointment by calling the\u00a0RCCA location\u00a0nearest you.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trequest an appointment\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRELATED ARTICLES\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRCCA oncologists outline pioneering approach to clinical trials for cancer patients\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnabling people with cancer to participate in clinical trials without having to travel to major academic medical centers is critical to achieving further gains against\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTreatments for Hematologic Cancers (Blood Cancers)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHematologic cancer, or blood cancer, is one of the most common diagnoses treated at Regional Cancer Care Associates. Blood cancer refers to types like leukemia\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIs a Clinical Trial is Right for You? How to Decide\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDeciding whether to participate in a clinical trial can be difficult, even if your oncologist recommends it. 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