Gastrointestinal Cancers and Clinical Trials: What Patients Need to Know Earlier On
Breakthrough treatments for gastrointestinal cancers are being tested in clinical trials right now.
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Patients should consult about clinical trial options before starting treatment for gastrointestinal cancers to avoid missing opportunities.
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USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center offers over 50 clinical trials for various gastrointestinal malignancies, including phase 1 to phase 3 studies.
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Novel therapies, including immunotherapy and targeted treatments, are being tested in clinical trials, providing patients with advanced options.
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Eligibility for clinical trials often requires patients to not have started standard treatment, emphasizing the importance of early consultation.
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Common misconceptions about clinical trials include concerns about receiving suboptimal treatment or placebos, which are generally not the case.
