clinical trials series

July 5, 2016October 18, 2016

Placebo Use in Phase 3 Breast Cancer Clinical Trials

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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

June 27, 2016June 27, 2016

What Happens When a Breast Cancer Clinical Trial Ends

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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

June 20, 2016October 18, 2016

Finding Out About Breast Cancer Clinical Trials

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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

June 13, 2016June 23, 2016

Questions to Ask Before Participating in a Breast Cancer Clinical Trial

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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

June 7, 2016June 23, 2016

Breast Cancer Clinical Trials: Reasons to Participate

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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

May 31, 2016June 23, 2016

Types of Breast Cancer Clinical Trials

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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

May 23, 2016June 23, 2016

How Breast Cancer Clinical Trials Work

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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

May 19, 2016July 14, 2016

Why We Need Clinical Trials for Breast Cancer

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Clinical trials are extremely important scientific studies needed and required to assess new medical treatments, including treatments for diseases like breast cancer. This article explores the reasons why clinical trials are necessary, ... Read more