Our program provides access to new cancer treatments through affiliation with national clinical trials groups and participation in clinical trials developed at UNC through the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. These trials are treatment plans that are carried out in a carefully designed and organized fashion with close monitoring of the results. The objectives of clinical trials are to increase survival, to provide better quality of life, and to reduce treatment-related side effects. Our program offers clinical trials for the treatment of certain types of bone and soft tissue cancers. We will need basic demographic information as well as information relating to the patient's disease, diagnostic workup and, if applicable, treatment.
Every effort is made to arrange an appointment within a day or two.
Patients should bring copies of any applicable X-rays, lab reports, and medical summaries, as well as the results of their most recent diagnostic tests with them to their first appointment. Whenever possible they should obtain the original x-ray films and pathology slides from their doctor. If they have had surgery related to bone or soft tissue cancer, patients should also bring a copy of the operative note. To assist in the coordination of their care, patients should bring their physician's name, address and phone number. Patients should also bring their patient identification card if they have been seen before at UNC, their insurance card and any other related forms required by their insurance company, and any medications they are taking or a list of these medications and the dosages.