At Arizona Oncology, we are at the forefront of cancer research and offer participation in clinical trials for many different types of cancer. We believe it is important to provide access to promising new therapies to people in our community, as well as to expand their
treatment options and provide more options for hope.
Research is an important step in finding new and better ways of treating cancer. We are dedicated to advancing cancer care by leading and participating in many clinical trials that test the safety and efficiency of new or modified treatments in cancer patients. These trials are important because they help uncover new
treatment options, and give many of our patients the opportunity to receive newly developed treatments or investigational drugs not yet available outside the study.
Because we are United in Healing with
US Oncology, we are able to participate in the
US Oncology Research network, an established community-based research programs specializing in Phase I – IV cancer clinical trials. The network has contributed to the development of 36 cancer-fighting drugs approved by the FDA for use.
IS A CLINICAL TRIAL RIGHT FOR YOU?
Below is a list of questions that you might have when discussing clinical trials with your physician. If you express an interest in a clinical trial, we will explain the research trial process and address any questions you might have prior to starting any research procedures in a process known as Informed Consent. The Informed Consent discussion should address many of the questions below and is an opportunity for you to have your questions answered prior to deciding to participate in a clinical trial.
How will the clinical trial help me? What other
treatment options are available? What side effects might I experience? Are there possible long-term risks? How will participating in this study affect my daily life? Who is sponsoring this study? What kinds of treatment, medical tests or procedures will I have during the study? How often? Where will I receive my treatment? Who will be in charge of my care? How long will the study last? Will I have to pay for any treatments, tests, or other charges? Will my health
insurance cover treatments and tests I receive as part of this study? How am I protected? What kind of follow-up care will I receive after the study? When do I have to make a decision about participation?
If you have any questions or need more information about your treatment or research studies currently in progress, please let us know. For more information on clinical trials, visit the
US Oncology Clinical Trials page or the
National Cancer Institute.