Every Clinical Trial is designed to answer a set of questions. If you fit the guidelines for a trial, you may be eligible to take part. Each study enrolls patients with certain types and stages of cancer and a certain health status. We encourage you to discuss Clinical Trials with your physician to help you decide if it will be right for you. We understand that costs are a major concern to you and your family.
Different arrangements exist depending on the study.
The experimental treatment is always free. The physician examinations, scans, laboratory and X-ray tests may sometimes be covered by grants. We will discuss what costs are involved in you case ahead of time. We are here to help you As you face cancer and the treatments involved with cancer, you will have many questions. The Clinical Oncology Research team of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center and Sharp HealthCare will work with you and your personal physician to determine the best options for your treatment.