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3 years agoI 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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10 months agoIf 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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10 months agoI 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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10 months agoI get monthly blood test anyway. I would do it.
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10 months agoWhat do you need?
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10 months agoI did it. It usually revolves around specific treatment trial. Mine was pre and post radiation
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10 months agoI would do it
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10 months agoGood luck !
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10 months agoI would do it too…
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10 months agoSounds good to me!!
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10 months agoI am doing similar study. My blood draws are every 3 months. It looks for circulating cancer cells developing in DNA.
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10 months agoI also would do it. I wonder how you get into the trial?
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10 months agoDo 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?
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10 months agoSounds good to me. Where is he at?
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10 months agoI’m a hard stick as well, but I would be all over that study! go for it!!!
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10 months agoDo it! Wish I could!
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10 months agoWould love to be a part of this. Location?
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10 months agoGo for it, wish I could find a trial to participate in.
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