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Should I Participate in My Oncologist's Research Trial?

NB

Community Member

3 years ago

I have an oncologist who only sees patients once a week and spends the rest of his time doing research. He wants me to participate in a research trial he is overseeing. It only involves monthly blood draws to look for circulating tumor cells. I can’t think of any reason not to participate. Thoughts?

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RD

Community Member

6 months ago

If that’s all it involves and the doctor has someone who can draw blood well ( that would be me, as I’m a hard stick), I’d do it.

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VN

Community Member

6 months ago

I also wouldn't reject that. Who knows, the research might help another woman in a similar situation. My hope is that with all the research being done, a cure be found sooner than later

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GD

Community Member

6 months ago

I get monthly blood test anyway. I would do it.

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LW

Community Member

6 months ago

What do you need?

JH

Community Member

6 months ago

I did it. It usually revolves around specific treatment trial. Mine was pre and post radiation

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JU

Community Member

6 months ago

I would do it

MF

Community Member

6 months ago

Good luck !

LC

Community Member

6 months ago

I would do it too…

CL

Community Member

6 months ago

Sounds good to me!!

TB

Community Member

6 months ago

I am doing similar study. My blood draws are every 3 months. It looks for circulating cancer cells developing in DNA.

SL

Community Member

6 months ago

I also would do it. I wonder how you get into the trial?

NV

Community Member

6 months ago

Do you know what the requirements are for the trial? I was told with stage 1 they couldn’t accurately test for circulating tumor cells. Is this for more advanced stages?

LS

Community Member

6 months ago

Sounds good to me. Where is he at?

JS

Community Member

6 months ago

I’m a hard stick as well, but I would be all over that study! go for it!!!

MS

Community Member

6 months ago

Do it! Wish I could!

SH

Community Member

6 months ago

Would love to be a part of this. Location?

RE

Community Member

6 months ago

Go for it, wish I could find a trial to participate in.

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