Feeling Guilty About Leaving a Clinical Trial

At any point will you be giving the other drug? I always look at the benefit of a clinical trial. 1. You are monitored so closely! 2. You are participating in research! 3. You are making a difference

I am in a clinical trial,I have been monitored very closely,

I am a 10 years TNBC cancer survivor, advocate.  I participated in five clinical trials two completed two I walked away from and I am currently in a clinical trial now.  I 100% the lead and support clinical trials. 

What are clinical trials if u don't mind me asking

Good advice Terrie😃

It is your choice. Do what is best for you. 🙏🏽

Jasmine. Research helps guide practice. The new therapy may or may not be better. It could be worse. Do what is best for you. If standard treatment is closer and more convenient for you and your loved ones, consider that. You are not selfish. You tried and that was big of you as there are risks. Take care. Put yourself first on this decision. It’s big.

Hi Jasmine, Only you can make that decision. I will tell you it’s a lot benefit in being monitor very closely.  They are so so benefit in being part of research. I am in my fifth clinical trial. I have been in a randomized trial as well. Yes two days ago I reached 10 years of survivorship.  they tell you when I know I never thought I would be here 10 years later. Part of I’m here is due to a clinical trial.

I was on a clinical trial last year. I filled with fluid and had heart failure. Was in the hospital. One month later it happened again. It was the clinical trial was what was causing the problem. I have been off of it for a year and no fluid problems. Please watch carefully while on a trial drug

It's completely understandable to feel conflicted about this decision, and these feelings show how much you care about the research process and the people who helped you. Many patients face similar situations when clinical trial outcomes don't align with their personal treatment goals and circumstances. Your wellbeing and what feels right for your situation should be the priority - research teams understand that participants may need to withdraw for various reasons, and this is built into how trials are designed.