17/11/2025
What are Clinical Cancer Trials?
Clinical trials in cancer test new ways to diagnose, avert, and treat cancer. They also help to improve the quality of life for patients with cancer and manage the burden of cancer and cancer treatments. Clinical trials may help oncologists learn more about cancer management and eventually better help affected patients in the future.
Clinical trials may allow those affected by cancer to receive a treatment that is not yet funded in South Africa or a treatment that is under study and not yet available to people outside of the trial. The researchers ensure that every patient participating in the trial is closely monitored with modern radiology or laboratory equipment, which offers an extra layer of care during treatment.
In addition to the medical benefits, participating in clinical trials contributes to the advancement of cancer research, paving the way for future breakthroughs that can save lives. By being part of a clinical trial, patients not only gain access to innovative therapies but also play a crucial role in shaping the future of cancer care for generations to come.
This collaborative effort between patients and researchers fosters a community of hope and resilience, driving forward the mission to conquer cancer.
In our cancer trials there is no placebo offered – only the standard therapy and the trial medication therapy.
