Expert Video - Will insurance cover my participation in a clinical trial for melanoma?
Will insurance cover your participation in a melanoma clinical trial? Medical oncologist Michael B. Atkins, MD, explains how a hospital or the sponsor of a melanoma clinical trial may help cover the costs. Medicare and Medicaid can also help cover the costs of being in a clinical trial for melanoma.
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What are melanoma clinical trials?
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What are the benefits of being in a melanoma treatment clinical trial?
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What are the risks of being in a melanoma clinical trial?
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What are the phases of melanoma clinical trials?
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How are melanoma clinical trials carried out? What should I expect?
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How do I find a melanoma clinical trial that might be a good fit for me?
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If I take part in a melanoma clinical trial, how will my safety be protected?
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What questions should I ask my doctor about participating in a melanoma clinical trial?
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What happens after a melanoma clinical trial is completed?
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Will insurance cover my participation in a clinical trial for melanoma?
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Do I have to pay to be in a clinical trial for melanoma?
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Doug's story: Why did you decide to take part in a clinical trial for your melanoma?
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Kristina's story: Why did you decide to take part in a clinical trial for your melanoma?
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Doug's story: What was the clinical trial enrollment process like for you?
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Kristina's story: What was the clinical trial enrollment process like for you?
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Doug's story: What was your overall experience during and after the melanoma clinical trial?
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Kristina's story: What was your overall experience during and after the melanoma clinical trial?
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Doug's story: What advice do you have for others about taking part in melanoma clinical trials?
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Kristina's story: What advice do you have for others about taking part in melanoma clinical trials?
