If you’re undergoing cancer treatment, you may be interested in participating in a clinical trial, or in learning more about them. In this video, learn what to expect if you're participating in a clinical trial for new cancer treatments, according to June Y. Hou, MD, Gynecologic Oncologist at Columbia University’s Irving Medical Center.
June Y. Hou, MD, is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
References
ClinicalTrials.gov. (2024). Learn about studies. National Library of Medicine.
National Cancer Institute. (n.d.). What to expect during a clinical trial.
National Cancer Institute. (2024). Participate in cancer treatment trials.
National Cancer Institute. (2025). Clinical trial facts.
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