Cancer treatment study: finding what works best in real life
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This British Columbia study looks at how well different cancer treatments work in real life when doctors aren't sure which option is best. You and your doctor would choose a treatment, and researchers will track your results to help others.
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Who can take part
- You must have cancer, and doctors still have questions about which treatment works best or is worth the cost.
- You must be well enough to be up and about (able to take care of yourself and do light work, even if in bed less than half the day).
- Your doctor expects you to live at least 12 more weeks.
- Your blood counts and organ function (like liver and kidneys) must be good enough for cancer treatment, as decided by your doctor.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding, and if you could become pregnant or father a child, you must agree to use effective birth control during the study and for 5 months after.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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