Hi. The survival rate depends on what specific treatment was used in the clinical trial, and what organ the squamous cell carcinoma originated from (e.g. lung, head and neck, skin, unknown primary site, etc.). I can answer your question better if you can give me more details regarding the patient being treated (age, sex, etc.), the type of cancer being treated (lung, head and neck, etc.), and the treatment being given. Hope to hear from you soon.
Big decision - Do you know the name of the drug that you would be getting if you get the real thing? and did you say it is a phase 2 of the clinical trial? Sounds like you're asking some good questions about insurance.I have good insurance and the other day my doctor told me that they may not cover telaprevir -- so, im just starting my research....
Wow, thanks everyone for the help and comments. Just got back from work to explain my delayed responce to all.
the situation is that it's a clinical trial number 2B so it would be paid for by the pharma co. Around 35 g's worth. 6 months plus 6 more of observation. Yicks. I don't know about the rescure drugs but I imagine these may be needed to help you get over any side effects,
I do luckily have a work drug plan so all comments are accurate.
In the not too distant past, I seldomed heard the sound of a clinical trial, and I suspect, because clinical biological testing was too inhumane in the USA, until former president Bush pushed the federal gov't to enact a federal law shielding pharmaceutical companies from law suits of FDA approved meds. The door to clinical trials were wide open; however, in 2009, concerning a case where a muscian lost her arm to a toxic reaction to "some" drug, the U.S.
I'm contemplating a clinical trial that has riba in 4 of the 9 arms. My question to the PA was: "If I develop hemolytic anemia how will it addressed?" Her reposnse was we will "probably" stop the riba. While I didn't think to ask now am wondering in a doubleblinded study how does one know which drug is riba or would they stop all meds?
I'm not exactly getting cold feet but wondering if I should wait. I have HCV over 40 years and am f-2.
The roles of prolonged suppression of serum hbvdna (by oral antiviral), serum HBsAg, and Interferon in bringing about possible clearance of HBsAg are not clear. Your clinical trial seems to want to examine the role of Interferon, especially its effect on ISG, to try to get some answers.Other immunological factors are also to be examined. This may inform when and for how long to use Interferon in an optimal strategy.
Just my opinion.
Currently on a clinical trial (TAF vs TDF - double blinded study). Started meds 3 days ago, didn't notice any side effects until later yesterday. I can only describe it as my feet and legs feeling cold. Did some research and it's suggested lactic acidosis. Should I be concerned this early on about this? I'm not sure if it's a side effect of the drug or just the cold weather doing it right now (I also sit under an air vent all day at work). At what point should I be worried?
I posted in your other thread fairly late last night but there are a few things about clinical trials. Getting in a trial is not exactly as easy as it sounds. You kind of have to "qualify" for a clinical trial. It helps to know your Genotype. You don't necessarily have to have a liver biopsy. You have not treated before which means you are what would be considered "treatment naive" and sometimes that is a plus.
No, you certainly don’t need your doctor’s permission to enter a clinical trial, although he can provide you with valuable input. There are many things to consider in regards to clinical trials; there are both benefits as well things to watch out for. You should discuss your wishes with your doc, and ask if he thinks you’d benefit from participation.
Hi every one, I am looking for a clinical traiel for G4, does any one know any thing about any clinical triel going on right now for new tx , I am non responder my virus load was 26,000 after the tx droped to only 17,000.that was last year and now I am looking for new medication especially I am diabetic . if any one can help,please.
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