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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

10 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

10 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

10 months ago

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

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LW

Community Member

10 months ago

What do you need?

JH

Community Member

10 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

10 months ago

I would do it

MF

Community Member

10 months ago

Good luck !

LC

Community Member

10 months ago

I would do it too…

CL

Community Member

10 months ago

Sounds good to me!!

TB

Community Member

10 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

10 months ago

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

NV

Community Member

10 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

10 months ago

Sounds good to me. Where is he at?

JS

Community Member

10 months ago

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

MS

Community Member

10 months ago

Do it! Wish I could!

SH

Community Member

10 months ago

Would love to be a part of this. Location?

RE

Community Member

10 months ago

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

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