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Clinical Trial

Reading the Fine Print on Cancer Treatment and Side Effects

Dr. Elaine Schattner | Posted 03.19.2013 | Healthy Living
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Dr. Elaine Schattner

Researchers found that nearly one-third of reports on large, randomized studies over-emphasize some benefits of therapy. In the majority of reports evaluated, the investigators found insufficient attention or discussion of treatment side effects.

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Top 10 Facts You Need to Know about Clinical Trials

Tory Zellick | Posted 03.04.2013 | Fifty
Read More: Clinical Trials, Caregiving, Breast Cancer, Health, Caregiver, Cancer, Medications, Wellness, Clinical Trial Tips, What Is a Clinical Trial, Clinical Trial, Fifty News
Tory Zellick

Learning about the world of clinical trials is akin to learning to speak a new language, and it can be overwhelming to both caregiver and care recipient -- especially in the middle of a health crisis. So here is a simple breakdown of the top 10 facts you need to know about clinical trials.

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How I Managed My Mom's Cancer Treatment Trial

Tory Zellick | Posted 02.28.2013 | Fifty
Read More: Breast Cancer, Caregiving, Cancer, Decision-Making, Pharmaceuticals, Grief, Health Post50, Clinical Trial, Cancer Treatment, Parenting post50, Fifty News
Tory Zellick

Sometimes, to be a good caregiver, we have to put our own needs and opinions aside, so as to support our loved one in making their own choice about their own life. Take the example of my mom -- three years into her battle with breast cancer -- deciding to participate in a clinical trial.

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