Breast Cancer 101

A Guide to Breast Cancer by Susan G. Komen

CHAPTER 14

Clinical Trials

CHAPTER 14

Clinical Trials

Chapter Overview

Clinical Trials discusses the history and purpose of clinical trials. It examines reasons why people with breast cancer are encouraged to join clinical trials and addresses some of the reasons why people may be hesitant to participate.

It discusses informed consent, who conducts trials and provides resources for where to find them.

The following topics are discussed in this section:

  • Introduction to Clinical Trials
    • The goals of clinical trials
    • Benefits from clinical trials
    • Who should join a clinical trial
    • Concerns about participating in a clinical trial
  • Enrolling in a Clinical Trial
    • Study protocol
    • Informed consent
    • Who conducts clinical trials
    • Where clinical trials are conducted
    • Resources for people interested in clinical trials