The cancer diagnosis is a sudden shock that throws your future into question, leaving you desperate for the best possible treatment options and clear answers on what comes next.

Exploring cancer clinical trials offers a path beyond the standard of care, providing access to the newest scientific treatments and an intensive level of patient oversight. This episode shares the raw, honest, and ultimately hopeful experiences of three patients who made the decision to take part in cancer trials, detailing everything from the informed consent process to managing complex side effects and the significant commitment involved.

Joining Head of Communications Ken Rogan are Anne Bodley, a breast cancer survivor who went on a preventative trial; Seamus Cotter, a stage four lung cancer patient whose trial offered a vital lifeline; and Jed van der Poel, who is currently in remission from high-risk multiple myeloma thanks to his trial treatment.

THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT

• Real-life cancer diagnosis and trial path
• Informed consent and making the decision
• Extra care and intensive patient monitoring
• Managing side effects and emergency care
• Paving the way for future treatments

GUEST DETAILS

Anne Bodley, Seamus Cotter, and Jed van der Poel are current and former participants in cancer clinical trials in Ireland. Anne Bodley's experience was with a preventative breast cancer trial, while Seamus Cotter, who was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, successfully completed an immunotherapy trial. Jed van der Poel is on a lifetime trial commitment for incurable multiple myeloma. All three share their unique journeys, highlighting the benefits of clinical trials and providing an invaluable patient perspective on the process, commitment, and outcomes.

MORE INFORMATION

Cancer Trials Ireland is a registered charity and the leading cancer research trials organisation in Ireland. It aims to provide every patient with cancer access to high-quality and potentially life-altering cancer trials and to make Ireland a highly attractive location to open cancer trials. Discover more at cancertrials.ie

KEYWORDS

#CancerTrials #ClinicalTrials #Immunotherapy #CancerResearch #PatientExperience

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