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Bringing potential new treatments closer to Georgians
A clinical trial can offer new hope.
Clinical trials evaluate new ways to prevent, detect, and treat cancer. They help researchers determine whether new drugs, therapies, or procedures are safe and effective before they become widely available. Many of today's standard cancer treatments were made possible through clinical trials. For some patients, participating in a clinical trial may provide access to promising new treatment options while helping shape the future of cancer care.
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You may qualify for a treatment being developed right now.
New potential ways to treat cancer are being developed and evaluated all over Georgia. These are called clinical trials, and you may be eligible for one of them. So, give this some thought when planning your cancer treatment.
Questions about trials are normal
A clinical trial is a research study that tests new ways to prevent, diagnose, or treat cancer and determines whether they are safe and effective. Many of today's standard cancer treatments became available because patients participated in clinical trials.
Clinical trials may provide access to new treatments, additional monitoring, and options when standard treatments are limited. Participation also helps improve cancer care for future patients.
No, clinical trials are available at many stages of cancer care, including for newly diagnosed patients. A trial may even be an option for initial treatment.
Clinical trials may focus on prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, supportive care, quality of life, or health services research.
You can search for clinical trials through the Georgia Cancer Trial Finder, ClinicalTrials.gov, or by speaking with your oncologist or a patient navigator who can help match you with relevant studies.
Many insurance plans, including Medicare, cover routine care costs, but coverage varies. Check with the research team and your insurance provider.