Some of our patients are invited to participate in clinical trials of advanced treatment techniques. These clinical trials are designed to collect information about improving therapy or lessening side effects. Our radiation oncologists will explain the potential benefits and risks involved in these procedures, which sometimes mean increased radiation dose. Participation in a clinical trial is entirely voluntary and treatment cannot begin without informed consent.
Clinical trials are treatment options.
Future and better treatments will result from clinical trials conducted today. The following NCI-sponsored study protocols are available at Radiation Oncology Center Medical Group. Mostly, people have preconceived notions about clinical trials that can be dispelled by facts.