Participating in a clinical trial

Many well known treatments used widely today such as Herceptin or Tamoxifen were once tested on voluntary research participants.

We need research to determine whether a treatment works and whether it has better outcomes than other current treatments available.

We undertake research here at BHOC to prevent cancer, to better diagnose cancer, to advance the treatment of cancer, to share tumour specific knowledge about cancer and to asess how advances in cancer can improve the overall wellbeing and quality of life of participants.

There are many benefits and risks to becoming a participant in a clinical trial or research study. Ultimately the decision is your choice and it will not affect the quality of your care and you can of course change your mind anytime after enrolling.