People who participate in clinical trials may receive better care because they are being more closely observed. In addition, Brown noted that not all trials involve experimental drugs. One current trial at the UCSF Cancer Center, for example, looks at the impact of yoga and emotional-support groups on a woman's health. Brown said she understands the anger of women around the seeming lack of choices in breast-cancer treatment. But there is also an irony in those emotions.
Women say there needs to be better treatment.
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