cindi o'h Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I have been reading about trials since I was first diagnosed with lung cancer. Initially, I was given the option of being in a trial. During the treatment planning of my lung cancer "cure", the oncologist that I was working with decided that I would better fit in with the "tried and true" methods of treatment. I don't know what his method of thinking was...in any event, at this time, it is a moot point. However, my sometimes inquistive mind, continues to plague me with the unanswered question that keeps popping in every not so once in awhile: What is a "phase one trial?" What is a "phase two trial?" etc... Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Clinical Trials - Offer patients new or experimental treatment programs and special agents for the treatment of cancer and blood diseases. Participation is 100% voluntary. Clinical trials involve these phases: Phase 1 - Intended to determine the safe dose for anti-cancer medications and the potential side effects of different doses. I think Phase 1 trials also look to see if there are likely to be results in larger human populations. Phase 2 - Intended to establish if a new treatment is effective for a particular kind of cancer. Phase 3 - Intended to compare a "new" treatment with "standard" treatment. This type of trial involves "randomization," or the assignment of patients to one or the other treatment on a random basis. Each treatment has known benefits, but this kind of study will tell if one may be superior to the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Hi Cindi o'h. Here is a good site about trials. Hope this helps. Rich http://www.centerwatch.com (Clinical Trails Listing Service / Center Watch) http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/backgrnd.html (Background Information on Clinical Research) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 It is unfortunate (In my opinion) that doctors do not discuss clinical trials more thoroughly. I think they should be able to spend more time or get an advocate in and find all the trial options and then discuss the particular pros/cons versus approved treatment JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilgna Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 I am late to respond, but here goes, clinical trials in my opinion, are where the cure for lung cancer will have to come from. The conventional treatments are not always curative, if at all. I am invovled in a Phase 1 trial currently and have been very happy, disease has not progressed and trial is hopeful. I feel that was my best curative option for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilgna Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 I am late to respond, but here goes, clinical trials in my opinion, are where the cure for lung cancer will have to come from. The conventional treatments are not always curative, if at all. I am invovled in a Phase 1 trial currently and have been very happy, disease has not progressed and trial is hopeful. I feel that was my best curative option for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Lilga, Which Phase I trial are you in? I am looking ahead and very interested in what holds promise for Charlie after this trial he is on (if he needs it). I'm a planner, what can I say. LOL. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted October 22, 2004 Author Share Posted October 22, 2004 Hey gals... Rich's information on clinical trials is the best that I have seen... see his post above. It is worth a looky-see. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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