It’s a myth that you should only join a metastatic breast cancer clinical trial when you have no other treatment options here’s why.
In general, you can join a clinical trial at any stage of metastatic breast cancer treatment. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or you’ve tried a few or many treatments already, a clinical trial may be an option for you.
To learn about when you can join a trial, some common myths about when to join a trial, and why you should consider joining a trial at any point in your care, see below.
When Should I Consider a Clinical Trial?
- Cancer Clinical Trials Don’t Have to be a Last Resort Patient Empowerment Network: Is a Clinical Trial a Last Resort Option? Dr. Seth Pollack debunks this common clinical trial misconception and explains why he feels patients should participate when the opportunity arises. Note that this article is for people with all stages of cancer
- Webchat: Choosing a Trial for Metastatic Breast Cancer Experts from Dana Farber Cancer Institute answer questions about trials for MBC. To hear about when to consider a trial, watch from minute 8:36 to 10:12.
- Metastatic Breast Cancer Clinical Trials: How Do You Decide? Breastcancer.org: Seven things people with metastatic breast cancer want you to know about joining a clinical trial.
See also: Clinical Trial Primer and How to Find Metastatic Breast Cancer Clinical Trials
Last Modified on February 8, 2021