Expert Video - How do I find a melanoma clinical trial that might be a good fit for me?
Melanoma expert Dr. Michael B. Atkins discusses how to find melanoma clinical trials and the benefits of clinical trials through academic medical centers that conduct research on melanoma and other cancers. If you are interested in joining a trial, speak to your medical team. They can help you find a trial right for you. You can also search for clinical trials by visiting the National Cancer Institute clinical trials website or find more information by visiting the Melanoma Research Foundation clinical trials finder at melanoma.org.
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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?
