Timeline of Treatment in Clinical Studies
People are diagnosed with cancer every day. Diagnosis is just the beginning. Be sure to know the type of cancer you have and your stage of diagnosis.
There may be a range of treatment options available, including traditional chemotherapy and radiation, holistic medicine, and state-of-the-art treatments being tested with clinical trials.
Use this resource to approach your doctor about the possibility of a clinical trial.
Whatever treatment, you choose, it’s important to have the support of family and friends. If you choose a clinical trial, make sure your friends and loved ones understand what it means to participate in this type of study. You can refer them to this website to better understand clinical trials so they can better support your decision.
There may be specific guidelines to follow during treatment. Each clinical trial is different. Make sure you understand all of the information about the study so you know what to expect.
No treatment can guarantee specific results. Regardless of which type of treatment you choose, follow your medical team’s instructions carefully to get the best results.