Choosing a study
Possible treatment options
There are several key parameters that come into play when choosing a treatment, such as the type of cancer and the stage of progression, the overall health condition... The treating physician or oncologist can refer the patient to a clinical trial, or the patient can himself do the research on the following websites (see ongoing studies).
Enrolling in a study is subject to very specific eligibility criteria, which differ from one study to another. They may include age, gender, type and stage of cancer, medical history or previous cancer treatments.
The reliability of the results of the study depends on the strict compliance with these criteria.
Please note that participants whose health could be endangered by the clinical trials are immediately excluded from the study.
Find a study
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GEOQ - Groupe d'Étude en Oncologie du Québec (in French only)
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It starts with me - general information about clinical research
Study roll-out
The clinical trial can take place in a cancer center, hospital, clinic or at a doctor's office. In larger healthcare centers, the participant may be required to meet a team of researchers, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, chemists, psychologists, social workers and any other health professional that he or she might need during the course of the trial. At each visit, medical tests and checks are performed to monitor treatment progress and ensure that side effects are not dangerous.
The participant receives a treatment program that must be followed scrupulously, and fills various forms and documents to assess his or her overall impressions, particularly with respect to symptoms affecting his or her quality of life. Throughout the trial, the treating physician is informed of the progress of the treatment, hence the importance of keeping in touch with him or her.
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