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Clinical Trials Part I: Clinical Trial Basics

Clinical Trials Part I: Clinical Trial Basics

FromBreastcancer.org Podcast


Clinical Trials Part I: Clinical Trial Basics

FromBreastcancer.org Podcast

ratings:
Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Apr 30, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr. Jennifer Litton is a board certified medical oncologist and associate professor of breast medical oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Her research focuses on the genetics of breast cancer and how the genes of a breast cancer change at the molecular level. She has been principal investigator on a number of research projects and is a member of the Genetic/Familial High Risk Assessment: Breast and Ovarian guideline expert panel for the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.
Listen to the podcast to hear Dr. Litton discuss:

the phases of clinical trials and why each is important

the benefits and risks of being part of a clinical trial

how to withdraw from a clinical trial

how care works in a clinical trial

how to find clinical trials
Released:
Apr 30, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer. Our mission is to help women and their loved ones make sense of the complex medical and personal information about breast cancer, so they can make the best decisions for their lives. Breastcancer.org podcasts offer unique insights on prevention, treatment, research, and other breast cancer topics from our medical experts and invited guests.