For participants

By participating in clinical research, you may:

• Learn more about your condition/disease
• Get access to new medicines that may not otherwise be available
• Receive regular testing and monitoring by the trial doctors (oncologists)
• Contribute to the development of new medicines which may benefit others in the future

Clinical trials have special eligibility criteria that determine who can take part. These criteria are used to assess your suitability for a trial and include factors such as your age, medical conditions and treatment history.

Initially, your doctor or one of the trial team will talk to you about the trial and check whether you may be suitable. If you are interested, we will provide you with information that explains what the trial involves. You will then be invited to come in for a clinic visit to meet the trial doctor to discuss the trial in more detail and answer any questions you may have. You will be asked to sign an Informed Consent Form and complete some screening tests to make sure you meet trial entry criteria. We will let you know whether you are eligible and if so, you can get started on the trial. You will come in for scheduled visits over the course of the trial and be closely monitored by the trial team.

The length of time depends on the trial you are enrolled in. Most trials last for 1 year or more, However, some trials can require years of follow up with the trial team monitoring your progress after the treatments have stopped. You will be informed about the number of visits and how long the trial lasts before you decide whether to take part.

Participation in clinical trials is voluntary. If you change your mind about being in a trial at any point you can withdraw from the trial. After you withdraw from the trial your care will be transferred to the appropriate public health setting