Within the West Midlands Radiotherapy Network are keen to encourage more patients to take part in radiotherapy clinical trials and research. As a network we are aware of the importance and the impact ongoing research and trials have towards enabling the progression of treatment within radiotherapy care. Clinical trials and research enables the testing of new approaches and validating existing practices within Radiotherapy.
By taking part in a trial, patients contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge, leading to potentially new treatment for future radiotherapy patients
Patient participation in clinical trials and research helps to –
- Introduce new treatments that are not readily available to the general public
- Clinical trials often enables closer monitoring, therefore making it a personalised standard of care.
- Greater understanding of the disease and the treatment being implemented
- Reduce side effects of treatment
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Patient videos: find out more about radiotherapy clinical trials
Recently, we worked with colleagues in the Northern Radiotherapy Network to develop more resources for patients which help them make an informed decision when considering to take part in clinical trials.
To raise further awareness and understanding of research and clinical trials in radiotherapy we are now able to share three short videos that provide a further awareness with input from both patients and healthcare professionals.
To view the Radiotherapy Clinical Trial information videos, please click on the videos below.
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Patient webinars on trial findings and what they mean for patients
1. TORPEdO (head and neck cancer) Results Webinar
The TORPEdO was investigating whether a new type of radiotherapy called proton beam therapy could lessen side effects of throat cancer treatment.
Watch the webinar – members of the TORPEdO study team explain the trial findings and discuss their significance for patients, healthcare and future research.
2. FAST-Forward (breast cancer) 10-Year Results Webinar
FAST-Forward was investigating whether a shorter course of radiotherapy treatment for people with breast cancer was as safe and effective as the standard longer course.
Watch the webinar – members of the study team explain the trial findings and discuss their significance for patients, healthcare and future research.
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