Clinical trials pave the way for new breast cancer treatments, but many patients hesitate to take part. Dr. Ahmed Elkhanany returns to the show to break down what these studies really mean and why access and education make a difference.
What clinical trials are and how they work for patients
Why every standard medicine starts with a trial
How learning and access change treatment for everyone

Key Questions Answered
What is a clinical trial?
Why do we need clinical trials?
How do clinical trials progress from phase one to phase four?
Why is it often difficult to get people to participate in clinical trials?
How do you address patient skepticism towards clinical trials?
Who decides if a new drug’s benefit is worth its risks?
How do drug approval processes in the United States differ from those in Europe?
What are the potential benefits for patients who participate in clinical trials?
How do you approach a patient when recommending a clinical trial, especially if standard treatments have failed?
What support systems exist to help patients participate in clinical trials, especially those traveling long distances or facing financial barriers?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Understanding Clinical Trials Stages

06:10 Advancing Medicine Through Clinical Trials

07:49 Cancer Treatment Decision Challenges

12:03 Global Drug Trial Decision Process

16:31 Immunotherapy Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment

20:10 Clinical Trials: Challenges and Importance

23:52 Key Patient Advice: Second Opinions

26:01 Bridging Clinical Trial Accessibility

29:05 Advancements Reducing Breast Cancer Mortality

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Clinical trials pave the way for new breast cancer treatments, but many patients hesitate to take part. Dr. Ahmed Elkhanany returns to the show to break down what these studies really mean and why access and education make a difference.
<ul>
<li>What clinical trials are and how they work for patients</li>
<li>Why every standard medicine starts with a trial</li>
<li>How learning and access change treatment for everyone</li>
</ul>
Key Questions Answered
<ol>
<li>What is a clinical trial?</li>
<li>Why do we need clinical trials?</li>
<li>How do clinical trials progress from phase one to phase four?</li>
<li>Why is it often difficult to get people to participate in clinical trials?</li>
<li>How do you address patient skepticism towards clinical trials?</li>
<li>Who decides if a new drug&rsquo;s benefit is worth its risks?</li>
<li>How do drug approval processes in the United States differ from those in Europe?</li>
<li>What are the potential benefits for patients who participate in clinical trials?</li>
<li>How do you approach a patient when recommending a clinical trial, especially if standard treatments have failed?</li>
<li>What support systems exist to help patients participate in clinical trials, especially those traveling long distances or facing financial barriers?</li>
</ol>
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Understanding Clinical Trials Stages
06:10 Advancing Medicine Through Clinical Trials
07:49 Cancer Treatment Decision Challenges
12:03 Global Drug Trial Decision Process
16:31 Immunotherapy Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment
20:10 Clinical Trials: Challenges and Importance
23:52 Key Patient Advice: Second Opinions
26:01 Bridging Clinical Trial Accessibility
29:05 Advancements Reducing Breast Cancer Mortality
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The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons.

Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.

The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons.
Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.

Let's Talk About Your Breasts

The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons.


Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.

The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons.
 Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.