Clinical Trials: How They Transform the Treatment of Cancer

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English - May 18, 2022 17:30 - 1 hour - 14 MB - ★★★★ - 2 ratings
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- Overview of Clinical Trials and Why They Are Important, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants
- Understanding Your Treatment Options, including Clinical Trials
- Concerns about Participating in Clinical Trials
- Types of Clinical Trials
- What Happens in a Clinical Trial?
- The Meaning of Informed Consent
- Benefits and Risks of Participation, in the Context of COVID-19
- How and Where Clinical Trials are Conducted
- How to Participate in Clinical Trials
- Specific Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Clinical Trial Participation, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants
- The Increasing Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
- Guidelines for Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology, List of Questions & OpenNotes Discussion
- Accessing Resources for Clinical Trials
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts