Our guest today is Dr. Mark Schroeder of the Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis.  Dr. Schroeder walks us through the different phases of the clinical trial process, how it can benefit patients, and how volunteers can help advance cancer treatment.We talk about interventional vs. non interventional studies, and how Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 of clinical trials function step by step.  Depending on your diagnosis and prognosis, this explanation can help you decide which phase would be right for you or your loved one.Dr. Schroeder also breaks down some of the common misconceptions around clinical trials.  This includes hesitation around placebo, the idea of being a "guinea pig," and the cost of treatment - which is often covered by the entities running the trial.  Also, some folks believe that trial drugs are not as good as what's already been approved. This isn't true; by participating in a trial, you might gain early access to a therapy that provides better outcomes.We dig into how and why different studies are offered in different centers, and how to best navigate your way to finding a clinical trial appropriate for your situation. The best place to start is with your treating oncologist. Dr. Schroeder's area of focus is multiple myeloma. He speaks specifically to how clinical trials have advanced treatment for this particular type of cancer, specifically through CAR-T cell therapy and bispecific antibodies.We close with a story of one of Dr. Schroeder's patients, and the difference a clinical trial made for her.More:US Clinical Trials Website: https://clinicaltrials.gov/National Bone Marrow Transplant Link - (800) LINK-BMT, or (800) 546-5268.nbmtLINK Website: https://www.nbmtlink.org/nbmtLINK Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/nbmtLINKnbmtLINK YouTube Page can be found by clicking here.Thank you to this season's sponsors:Omeros Corporation: https://www.omeros.com/Incyte: https://www.incyte.com/
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