Lack of Study Volunteers May Hobble Cancer Fight

14 years 9 months ago #27211 by sara.anne
Replied by sara.anne on topic Lack of Study Volunteers May Hobble Cancer Fight
I am not an eager advocate of most clinical trials. Have seen too many
up close during my professional career. Have also participated in a couple as an "educational experience" before my blc diagnosis. This is one of the best discussions of the entire process I have seen.

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14 years 9 months ago - 14 years 9 months ago #27210 by Cynthia
Interesting article from the New York Times. You will need to register to read but it is free.

www.nytimes.com/2009/08/03/health/research/03trials.html?_r=1&hp

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