Should You Participate in Cancer Prevention Clinical Trial?

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Cancer research institutes are all the time looking for people who are willing to take part in Cancer prevention clinical trial. And people agree to be a part of this team for various reasons. Some feel that this is the way they are contributing their bit to medical research and development and to the society indirectly.

Some people have a family history of cancer and they feel that by participating in this research they can be under the observation of qualified doctors, they can be diagnosed of the dreaded disease at an early stage if at all they are at a risk.

There are many pros and cons, say point of views for and against participating in Cancer Prevention Clinical Trial. Some of these are discussed in brief in this article. The advantages are that if the trial is successful you will really be contributing to the society in a big way.

It’ really a good thing and you owe it to the society you live in. Secondly if the research and trial turns out well you will actually be amongst the first lot to be benefited by it. Point no. three is under the trial you will be monitored very carefully as its part of the research. You will be under able observation round the clock not by one doctor but several specialists who are working on it.

The possible disadvantages are; since the clinical trial is happening for the first time there may be possibilities of side effects, short as well as long term that the doctors may not have considered and do not notice which can harm the patient in the long run or immediately. Another drawback could be that your body may not respond to the treatment because of other factors like history or diseases or other complications or simply your blood group or metabolism may not accept it. Which hardly goes to prove that the trial was based on wrong assumptions. So there are chances that things may get complicated further. The last disadvantage may be that you may have to incur costs that you have not considered. Against tests or insurance. You must make sure that you find out in detail about the cost involved which will help you decide whether or not to participate in cancer prevention clinical trial or not.

Before you finally join the group or team of cancer prevention clinical trial you must have an honest and open discussion with the doctors and counselors. How much ever competent and qualified your doctor may be, if you are not comfortable with certain aspects and need to clear your doubts, do not hesitate. And do remember it is also for the doctor to resolve and put your doubts to rest. He should give you time and a patient ear. Don’t be conscious or hesitate to ask questions. Before you participate or withdraw you should be convinced.