Clinical trials

Clinical trials are studies that try to answer scientific questions and to prevent, diagnose or treat cancer. Clinical trials help us determine whether new treatments are safe and effective or work better than current treatments. They may also help us better understand the side effects of treatment and how to manage them. If you or a loved one is interested, talk to your doctor. Clinical trials are an option for all stages of cancer. All clinical trials are voluntary.

Potential Benefits

• Having access to a new treatment that is not available outside of a

clinical trial

• Gaining a member of the research team that is by your side throughout the

clinical trial, monitoring you closely

• More effective treatment

• Adding to the knowledge about cancer and helping future patients

Possible Risks

• Extensive eligibility and screening process

• May not be better than the standard treatment, or may have more side

effects

• Potentially extra visits or tests

In addition to treatment trials for breast, prostate, lung and colorectal cancers, we are also conducting nursing research and registry studies at Christus St. Vincent Regional Cancer Center. The Cancer Center is continually reviewing the list of available trials in order to best serve the community, so inquire with a member of the research team for the most current opportunities.

Contact

Research Department

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Cancer Center | 505-913-8933