Terapias integradoras y complementarias y ensayos clínicos
Las terapias integrativas y complementarias pueden añadirse al tratamiento estándar del cáncer para ayudar a reducir los síntomas y los efectos secundarios.
Las terapias integrativas y complementarias pueden añadirse al tratamiento estándar del cáncer para ayudar a reducir los síntomas y los efectos secundarios.
Los tratamientos complementarios son tratamientos, técnicas y productos que se utilizan de forma segura además de los tratamientos estándar contra el cáncer. Las investigaciones demuestran que algunas terapias complementarias son seguras y eficaces cuando se utilizan con el tratamiento estándar contra el cáncer.
La Dra. Shilpa Gupta describe los conceptos básicos de los ensayos clínicos para el cáncer, incluidos los posibles riesgos y beneficios que ofrecen.
Dr. Shilpa Gupta describes the basics of cancer clinical trials, including the possible risks and benefits that they offer.
Watch the Cancer.Net Video: Cancer Clinical Trials as a Treatment Option, with Mary Lou Smith, JD, adapted from this content.
After learning you have cancer, you will need to decide on treatment. At this time, you will probably have many different emotions. You may be sad, anxious, angry, or afraid. You may believe you need to decide quickly. Learning medical words and statistics can also make things complicated.
ON THIS PAGE: You will learn more about clinical trials, which are the main way that new medical approaches are studied to see how well they work. Use the menu to see other pages.
ON THIS PAGE: You will learn more about clinical trials, which are the main way that new medical approaches are studied to see how well they work. Use the menu to see other pages.
ON THIS PAGE: You will learn more about clinical trials, which are the main way that new medical approaches are studied to see how well they work. Use the menu to see other pages.
Mire el video de Cancer.Net en inglés: Ensayos clínicos sobre el cáncer como opción de tratamiento, con Mary Lou Smith, JD, adaptado a partir de este contenido.
A research study involving volunteers is called a clinical trial. This type of study helps doctors and researchers find better ways to care for people with cancer and other diseases. They can be used to study new and better ways to treat and prevent cancer, relieve side effects, and improve outcomes for people with cancer.