By Hilary Wright
If your loved one does decide to participate
in a cancer clinical trial, both of you will be
working closely with the research team. Members
on this team include doctors other than and
including your loved one’s specialist, nurses,
social workers, and dietitians. All of these
people are there to provide care, health
monitoring and to give specific instructions
about the study. It is extremely important to
follow the instructions that are given exactly,
including taking all medication which may be
prescribed during the trial. Any deviation from
the protocol will lead not only to inaccurate
and erroneous information, but it could also
endanger the health and well-being of your loved
one. Just remember, with a cancer clinical trial
comes hope and possibilities; the hope of having
more time with your loved one, and the
incredible possibility that a cure may be
discovered from all the hard work and dedication
of both the caregiving and research teams!
For more information concerning cancer clinical
trials, contact:
Office of Special Health Issues
301-796-8460
OSHI@fda.hhs.gov
10903 New Hampshire Avenue Bldg. 32,
Room 5367 Silver Spring, MD 20993
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