Clinical trials are studies that evaluate the effectiveness of new drugs or treatment strategies. They test the safety and effectiveness of new or modified cancer drugs, new drug doses, unique approaches to surgery or radiation therapy, and varied combinations of treatments. Participation in clinical trials is necessary for higher standards of care for the treatment of cancer and blood disorders.

North Coast Cancer Care, Inc. strives to provide patients the highest quality state-of-the-art care. Our physicians are involved in the latest clinical trials pertaining to the treatment of cancer and blood disorders. Our clinical trial program allows us to provide patients with a more extensive range of treatments than would otherwise be available.

We actively screen patients and offer clinical trials when applicable. The patient ultimately makes the decision to participate in a clinical trial. Clinical trials are conducted fairly and safely under the review of the clinical trial sponsor and a neutral group, the Institutional Review Board.

Usual costs associated with providing medical goods and services to patients are the responsibility of the patient and his insurance company. Research costs include data collection and management, research physician and nurse time, research ddrugs, and research testing. These research costs are usually covered by the sponsoring organization, such as a pharmaceutical company.