How Do You Debunk Myths About Cancer Clinical Trials?
Perhaps you’ve heard of the many reasons why people choose not to participate in cancer clinical trials? First of all it can be very scary being diagnosed with cancer. Your doctor may immediately want to talk to you about a clinical trial and you may feel as though this is your only option. You have more options besides participating in a clinical trial. You can choose to receive standard therapy or not receive any treatment at all. Standard therapy is the treatment that has already been approved for your cancer. Your cancer may or may not benefit from receiving standard therapy. Cancer clinical trials often compare standard therapy to an investigational new drug or standard therapy to observation. Continue reading about the most common myths and what you can do debunk them and help you decide if you should participate in a cancer clinical trial. “I will have to Pay Out of Pocket.” A majority of the time, insurance companies cover the cost of cancer clinical trials. Some states require
