August 2018

All About Clinical Trials

The world of clinical trials can seem daunting. As of March 2018, there were 304 metastatic breast cancer trials underway. The MBC Alliance has an amazing bubble chart that breaks them down by phase, subtype, line of therapy and more. But how do you know which one is right for you?

The Clinical Trials Q&A the Metastatic Breast Cancer Network conducted with medical oncologist Dr. Harold Burstein is a good starting point for those who have never taken part in a trial.

Finding it difficult? You aren’t alone. This article by METUP describes obstacles patients often face.

• • MBC Alliance: Tracking Clinical Trials
  • MBC Network: Clinical Trials Q&A
  • METUP: Metastatic Patients and Clinical Trials