| any people know about lung cancer and its | | | | Doctor About Lung Cancer Clinical Trials |
| devastating effects, few know about the hope that | | | | 1. Are you aware of any clinical trials for lung cancer |
| clinical trials can provide for those seeking treatment. | | | | taking place in my area that I might be eligible for? If |
| Clinical trials are medical research studies that are | | | | so, what are they? |
| used to answer specific questions about a new type | | | | 2. How can I determine whether I am eligible for a |
| of medical treatment or to study new ways of using | | | | specific trial? |
| a therapy. Participation in a lung cancer clinical trial lets | | | | 3. What are the possible short- and long-term |
| the patient receive expert medical care by leading | | | | benefits/risks of participation? |
| physicians in the field of cancer research and gain | | | | 4. Are clinical trials a good option for my stage/type |
| access to new drugs or treatments not available to | | | | of lung cancer? |
| other patients. Participants will be closely monitored | | | | 5. Will I have to travel a far distance to the trial |
| and evaluated for any side effects. In many cases, | | | | center and, if so, are there resources available to |
| medical treatment, including administration of | | | | assist with transportation? |
| medication and follow-up testing and other care, is | | | | 6. Will I still have access to my standard health care |
| provided at no cost to participants. | | | | team while I am enrolled in this trial? |
| The subject of clinical trials is an important topic for | | | | 7. What other treatment options are there for my |
| discussion between lung cancer patients and their | | | | stage/type of lung cancer? |
| doctors. Patients should be aware of all available | | | | 8. Will this treatment hurt or cause any severe side |
| treatment options and can work with their health | | | | effects? |
| care team to make an informed treatment decision. | | | | 9. Will my insurance cover some/all of the potential |
| To learn about all of the available treatment options, | | | | costs for participation in the trial? |
| patients can ask their physicians the following | | | | 10. Can I terminate my participation in this trial if I |
| questions about lung cancer clinical trials: | | | | feel that it is not right for me after I have begun |
| 10 Questions To Ask Your | | | | receiving treatment? |