The Voice of Canadians With Breast Cancer
Information
Treatments & Side Effects
Clinical Trials
What is a clinical trial?
A clinical trial is a study done with human subjects to test a new therapy or procedure. Clinical trials with humans begin only after laboratory and animal studies have shown that the new therapy is safe and effective. By taking part in a clinical trial, participants are followed very closely by doctors; also, they will be the first to have access to and benefit from the new treatment (if they are in the treatment arm of the study and not the control group). There are also risks involved with testing a new therapy. It is important to obtain full information about the trial and to discuss it with your doctor.
Where to find clinical trials in Canada?
To find a clinical trial, talk to your healthcare team or visit:
How do I know if a clinical trial is right for me?
Refer to the website www.itstartswithme.ca for a complete discussion of clinical trials.
Reading suggestions from our blog:
Are you metastatic? Understanding more about clinical trials and how they work may help individuals with metastatic breast cancer decide if they are an option for them. Download a fact sheet on some basic information about clinical trials to help you be better prepared to discuss your options with your doctor.
SHARE
Our Stories
Events
Receive updates by email Subscribe Now
CBCN strives to voice the views and concerns of breast cancer patients through education, advocacy activities, and the promotion of information sharing.
Canadian Breast Cancer Network
331 Cooper St. Suite 602, Ottawa, Ontario Canada K2P 0G5
Tel: 613-230-3044
Toll-free: 1-800-685-8820
Email Us
