Research and clinical trials
Sheilas-story
Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 28 Nov 2016
Introduction
Research and clinical trials are an everyday part of the work carried out by the NHS.
Sheilas-story
When Sheila was diagnosed with breast cancer, her GP suggested she join a clinical trial for a new breast cancer medicine.
Patient story: "The nurse made sure I understood the risks."
When Kathleen Pemberton developed rheumatoid arthritis, she decided to take part in a clinical trial of a new treatment.
Patient story: "I'm here because of women who took part in research."
Christine Gratus discovered she had breast cancer after attending routine NHS screening.
Patient story: "I thought it might help me or someone else."
When Nigel Lewis-Baker was told he had advanced prostate cancer, it was too late for surgery or radiotherapy.
Patient story: "I'm lucky I found a trial that was so right for me."
Karen Ayres has an aggressive form of multiple sclerosis (MS). The severity of her symptoms varies, but at their worst she was paralysed from the neck down.
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