What
do I do next?
Call without obligation 1 (800) 2-UCDAVIS or email us at
clinical.trials@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu.
The first step in deciding whether a clinical trial is right for
you is to talk with your doctor.
You may also call us at 1 (916) 734-5900 or
1 (800) 362-5566 to schedule an appointment with one of
our cancer specialists.
If you decide to participate in a clinical trial at UC Davis Cancer
Center, your personal doctor will be kept informed of your progress
throughout the study.
Talk with your doctor
When you talk with your doctor or members of the research team
about a clinical trial, consider taking a family member or friend
along. It can help to have another set of ears and eyes in the room.
Writing down what you want to ask your doctor ahead of time can
also be helpful — but don’t hesitate to ask any new
questions you think of while you’re there. It’s a good
idea to bring a pen and notebook so you can write down the answers
as well — or, even easier, bring a tape recorder.
Here are 20 questions to get you started:
| 1. |
What is the purpose of
the trial? |
| 2. |
Why do researchers think
the approach may be effective? |
| 3. |
Who will sponsor the trial? |
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