Would you take part in a clinical trial?
So I've been approached by my oncologist to take part in a clinical trial of drug called Ribociclib- from my understanding it is one that has been used in the last few years to treat metsatic BC with...
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@Pinkcloverss
What a question to be asked. I hope it was asked with lots of information to help you to make your decision ?
All medical trials are important and people have differing reasons for taking part.
I know a gentleman who took part in a trial however the time commitment just got to be too much for him. This may be something for you to really consider.
How would it impact your 'normal' life ? Your age, employment and family circumstances also play a part.
Are you a worrier ? If you were part of the group who received the placebo would this then play on your mind too much ?
As participants are not told who gets the real deal or who gets the placebo you would not have this information in order to decide your participation.
I am glad I am not in your shoes but in the end whatever you decide has to be right for you.
All the best.
What a question to be asked. I hope it was asked with lots of information to help you to make your decision ?
All medical trials are important and people have differing reasons for taking part.
I know a gentleman who took part in a trial however the time commitment just got to be too much for him. This may be something for you to really consider.
How would it impact your 'normal' life ? Your age, employment and family circumstances also play a part.
Are you a worrier ? If you were part of the group who received the placebo would this then play on your mind too much ?
As participants are not told who gets the real deal or who gets the placebo you would not have this information in order to decide your participation.
I am glad I am not in your shoes but in the end whatever you decide has to be right for you.
All the best.