Demystifying Clinical Trials: A Comprehensive Guide to The Science of Hope
Cancer Straight Talk
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Importance of Clinical Trials in Cancer Treatment
The chapter highlights the significance of clinical trials in providing access to new and more effective cancer treatments, discussing the history and advancements in trial design targeting specific biomarkers. It delves into the phases of clinical trials, including the importance of finding optimal drug dosages and monitoring in phase one studies. The chapter also shares the success story of a patient named Grace who participated in an immunotherapy trial for adrenal cancer and has been thriving since.
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