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Article: New Survey Shows Half of Cancer Patients Are Not Aware of Clinical Trials at the Time of Their Treatment Decision.
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- December 6, 2006
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Fear, Lack of Awareness and Need for Better Communication between Doctor and Patient are the Top Barriers to Clinical Trial Participation
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Lung Cancer Alliance, a nationally-recognized leader in providing patient support and advocacy solely for those living with or at risk for lung cancer, today announced disconcerting findings from a new national survey of 600 patients and oncologists that show a surprising and significant lack of awareness among cancer patients about clinical trials available to them. Concerns, fears and misperceptions about what to expect as a clinical trial participant, such as the quality of care a patient ...