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St. Joseph Cancer Center - Clinical Trials Information
A Clinical Trial is a research study directed to arrive at better
treatments for patients with a particular illness. Patients with
a similar illness are enrolled in a carefully designed study to
see the benefit of a particular treatment or intervention. Many
of the treatments we use today in cancer care were validated
through studies like these.
The oncologists at St. Joseph Cancer Center and Madrona Medical
Group serve as investigators in clinical trials sponsored by the
National Cancer Institute to advance the understanding and
treatment of cancer. When applicable, you may be offered
participation in one of these trials. This is entirely optional.
Your decision regarding participation in a trial will not affect
your care. If you are a candidate, the oncologist will identify
this at your office visit. Once this is done, a clinical
research nurse will meet with you to explain the clinical trial,
its goals, and obtain your informed consent.
The Cancer Center participates in the following cooperative
research groups:
Clinical Trials Support Unit (CTSU)
Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG)
National Surgical Adjuvant Breast & Bowel Project (NSABP)
Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG)
Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG)
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