A Phase 3 trial is the final stage of testing before a medication or other type of medical treatment can potentially be approved for widespread use. Phase 3 trials involve large ... Read more
For those considering participating in a breast cancer clinical trial, it is important to understand what happens after the participant is no longer in the study. The study can end for ... Read more
The research community is working to discover and evaluate new breast cancer treatments that might greatly improve patient outcomes and, potentially, lead to a cure. Yet many people are unaware that clinical trials are ... Read more
There are several key questions that a participant will want answered before enrolling in a clinical trial. Many are listed here, but patients should feel free to ask study coordinators any additional questions they may ... Read more
Clinical trials are extremely important scientific studies required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to assess new medical treatments, including treatments for breast cancer. There can be benefits ... Read more
About one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer, according to commonly used statistics. But other reports indicate that breast cancer rates are on the decline, likely ... Read more
Approximately one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer. Fortunately, death rates from breast cancer are currently on the decline, due to improved recognition, prevention, and treatment. ... Read more
The decision to enroll in a clinical trial should involve a discussion between the person with breast cancer and that individual’s physician. Participation in a trial will depend on many factors, including the ... Read more
Developing a new medical treatment for breast cancer takes many years. The process is intended to best improve the treatment of diseases and medical conditions without harming people. Here you can ... Read more
