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Cancer Research Study - Participate or Not?
Do strongly consider participating in a cancer research study if given the opportunity. During one of your first visits with your oncologist after the diagnosis process has been completed, you may be asked if you'd be interested in participating in a research study as part of your treatments.
This decision is entirely up to you, but my advice is to strongly consider participating in one if it's offered to you. Why?
- By participating, you'll be making a direct contribution to the research being done to find a cure for your cancer.
- Think about how you'd feel if your son, daughter or grandchildren are ever diagnosed with the same type of cancer you have. Wouldn't you want to have done all you could so that they have the best treatment options available to them? By participating in a study, you are making a difference in the lives of future cancer patients - which could include future generations of your family.
- This is an opportunity for you to do something good with the cards you have been dealt - no one wants to have cancer, but since you do, it's best to try to see the positive side of things.
The downside to participating in a study is that you won't get to decide between the treatment options available - the study decides for you.
If you decide to participate, your doctor will explain how the study works and what participation entails. I chose to participate in a study as part of my treament, and I'm glad I did - for the three reasons I listed above.
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