In this Connect Education Workshop sponsored by CancerCare, the discussion will focus on understanding the how clinical trials work. Registrants can listen in live over the phone or online as a webcast.
Topics Covered
- Overview of Clinical Trials and Why They Are Important, in the Context of COVID-19
- Understanding Your Treatment Options, including Clinical Trials
- Concerns about Participating in Clinical Trials
- Types of Clinical Trials
- What Happens in a Clinical Trial?
- The Meaning of Informed Consent
- Benefits and Risks of Participation, in the Context of COVID-19
- How and Where Clinical Trials are Conducted
- How Can You Participate in a Clinical Trial
- Specific Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team about Clinical Trial Participation, in the Context of COVID-19
- Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
- Guidelines for Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology & List of Questions
- Accessing Resources for Clinical Trials
- Questions for the Panel of Experts
Click here for more information or to register for the workshop.