My advice about the best way to handle something is to look at it positively.

Anastacia, breast cancer
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Dr Lembersky gave me the latest information on trials, background about the recommended trial, and explained what they hoped to discover.

Catherine Milligan, breast cancer, cancer trial participant
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Cancer is not discriminatory. When you get to your 40s and 50s I think it’s crucial you monitor your body and that you get the necessary checkups. You also need to be aware of your family history. It is important to talk about these things.

Cecil Rountree, colon cancer, cancer trial participant
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I knew there was no cure. I was hoping a clinical trial would improve my odds, and I felt very confident they would provide a safe environment.

Cindy Spencer, ovarian cancer, cancer trial participant
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I think the common perception is that in a clinical trial you could receive no treatment at all. I don’t think most people realize that what you are really getting is the highest standard care...plus.

Cokie Roberts, breast cancer
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I felt like if any of these are viable treatments for me, and I could help somehow to shed light on what works...well, I didn’t see any reason not to participate.

Diane Kresovich, breast cancer, cancer trial participant
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I'm weathering the storm. Every day won’t be beautiful, but I’m determined that I’ll survive.

Ed Sydor, pancreatic cancer, cancer trial participant
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I was so impressed with Dr Tester and his staff, I figured, I am going to put my body in their hands.

Gilber Chosed, non-small-cell lung cancer, cancer trial participant
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I really didn't know much about cancer and nothing at all about clinical trials. But my wife and I put our trust in Dr Timothy Moore, and we’ve been counting our blessings ever since.

Herman Atzenhoefer, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, cancer trial participant
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Be a knowledgeable patient. Find a doctor who you have a lot of confidence in, ask all your questions, and be involved in your illness.

Ignacio Asperas, prostate cancer, cancer trial participant
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The biggest benefits of a clinical trial are that you get extra treatment, extra checkups, and a lot of extra attention from the doctors. Everyone’s interested in knowing how you’re doing.

Jack Willis, liver cancer, cancer trial participant
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Having at least one son by my side during treatments and at doctors’ appointments provided invaluable support. They each asked different questions and brought new perspectives to the process.

Jean Leo Herlihy, stage IV non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, cancer trial participant
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The most important thing to a cancer patient is time, and you don’t want to spend it waiting.

Jim Wilson, lung and liver cancer, cancer trial participant
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I would tell people not to give up hope. There are a lot of things out there and more coming all the time.

Julia Barchitta, renal cell carcinoma, cancer trial participant
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The information is out there. Patients need to do their own research and talk to their physician before proceeding so they can be comfortable in their decisions.

Kathy Canon, breast cancer, cancer trial participant
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There is nothing worse than thinking that your kids may have to do this. I hope whatever I do today will change it for their future.

Kris Portera, colon cancer, cancer trial participant
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I would get my shot and it was amazing to me. I was able to maintain my normal lifestyle the entire time. The medicine offered a little control in something that you normally don't have control in.

Lori Corbin, breast cancer, cancer trial participant
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Treatment has come a long way. We never thought we could get to the moon either; all you got to do is believe.

Norman Bennett, lung cancer, cancer trial participant
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Philip LoPresti, MD, squamous cell cancer, cancer trial participant
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Clinical trials are the only way we can get closer to a cure, or at least to making cancer a disease you can live with.

Rod Quiros, lymphoma, cancer trial participant
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If you think this might be it, but you don’t think you’re ready yet, you’ve got to fight.

Sandra Henderson, colorectal cancer, cancer trial participant
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There was no messing around. My timeline was less than four months and it was over. I was really blessed with the people I met and the way things moved.

Shelia Suhr, non-small-cell lung cancer, cancer trial participant
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It was all new to us, but we totally trusted Dr Burris. We knew that a clinical trial might be the only thing that could save Mom’s life and it did. If I had to do it myself, I’d do the same thing.

Shellee Sabey, daughter of Patricia Sabey, breast cancer, cancer trial participant
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I try to look at the positive side of everything. You just have to zoom in on your faith and stick with it.

Tracey Gardner, breast cancer, cancer trial participant
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