Cancer clinical trials

Not Enough Clinical Trials for Lung Cancer?

Given the fact that lung cancer is the leading cause of lung cancer in both men and women, and the survival rate is lower than that with many other cancers, it would seem that clinical trials for lung cancer would be abundant. Clinical trials for cancer are the road to the future. As the method by which new treatments are examined -- treatments that might just work better than what we currently have -- these studies are essential to make a difference in survival rates down the line.

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Cancer Clinical Trials

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Clinical Offers Option to Colorectal Cancer Patients

21.05.12

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FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital is partnering with UNC Lineberger Comprehen-sive Cancer Center on a clinical trial to test a new option for metastatic colorectal cancer (cancer that has spread).

This is a clinical trial of a new drug, regorafenib. Research data from other studies indicates that this drug is helping some patients whose cancer hasn't responded to the usual treatments.

This drug uses a new strategy for targeting metastatic colorectal cancer in patients who have a certain genetic mutation that blocks other newer treatments from killing their cancer cells.

"We are very optimistic about the potential of regorafenib, which is important for these patients who have run out of treatment options," said Dr. Todd Moore, the trial's principal investigator at FirstHealth. "We are pleased that we can now offer the treatment to patients who qualify for the clinical trial."

In cancer, clinical trials do not compare a new treatment with no treatment, which is the common definition of a "placebo." Instead, they compare the new treatment being tested with the usual treatment, or standard of care, for the particular type of cancer a patient has.

Source: Southern Pines Pilot

is there a service to help us find, understand and choose cancer clinical trials?

Aug 02, 2008 by zeinfeld | Posted in Cancer

We know that cancer clinical trial web sites exist, but we are looking for a service that will conduct research, make phone calls and help us identify and choose the right clinical trial. The family member we are trying to help us suffering from hodgkins

Yes, there are services which will do this . .but the problem is locating them . . they are not a regulated 'business' . .so it is 'buyer beware'. Usually they are 'Patient Advocates' and will help you coordinate all the doctors, treatment options, and

Panda | Aug 02, 2008

Yes, there are services which will do this . .but the problem is locating them . . they are not a regulated 'business' . .so it is 'buyer beware'. Usually they are 'Patient Advocates' and will help you coordinate all the doctors, treatment options, and

Panda | Aug 02, 2008

Clinical trials for cancer patients in the UK?

Mar 31, 2009 by dez' | Posted in Cancer

My brother in law has Leukemia and wants to take part of a clinical trial in the UK. Does that mean he will receive treatment for his illness during this trial? How / where can he apply for a trial in the UK ( he is an EU citizen) ?

I'm so sorry to hear that your brother has leukemia. That is extremely difficult for the both of you.

Yes, if your brother takes part in a clinical trial, he will receive treatment for his illness - that's because the trial is an experiment

Chaya Steinberg | Apr 03, 2009