Why I Joined a Clinical Trial

I was excited at the prospect of having a vaccine to help others not have to go through the hardship of cancer and its treatment. This was an opportunity for me contribute to that research.

I would encourage anyone to get on a clinical trial. I truly believe it saved my life.

I have dedicated my life to serving others, since I was being diagnosed and treated for cancer: I am more aware of people's struggles. Knowing that with my participation in a clinical study I contribute a grain of sand to the well-being of many people… Fills me with great satisfaction.

I chose to participate in this clinical trial to do as much as I could to contribute to something that may potentially benefit others in the future. I hope my participation can one day provide researchers and doctors with answers on how to best help future patients!

I feel that as an African American we do not participate in programs that could BE and sometimeS ARE beneficial to us. I hope by my participation this will encourage others African American women to be more open. Our health is so important to our family members and our community. I hope this will bring about a change and especially in this area of breast imaging.

When I was first diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2005, I was focused on my own recovery. When I heard that I could participate in a trial for targeted radiation therapy I jumped at the chance to help other women, and myself, benefit from the latest technology (but the additional layers of surveillance were also a comfort!)

I hope my participation has enabled the NCI to further their important research.

I did it not so much for me, but for my children and grandchildren. Hope that this drug will help eliminate polyps.

The cancer treatments that saved my life today were the results of clinical trials from yesterday. I participate in a clinical trial now to help save the patients of tomorrow.

It was simple and easy. I am happy to be a part of something that may help provide answers for next generations.

Research is critical to advancing our knowledge and developing new medical treatments. I chose to participate in a clinical trial to hopefully advance science and help others in the future.

I decided to participate in the clinical trial to help researchers help cancer patients like myself.