When Byron was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he underwent surgery to have it removed. But when doctors noticed his PSA levels were still rising following the procedure, they offered him access to an open clinical trial. Byron shares his experiences from the 6-month trial along with his Washington University radiation oncologist Lannis Hall, MD. From upsides, to side effects, Byron and Dr. Hall use his story to illustrate the benefits of clinical trials, and how each trial's research furthers our understanding and potential cures for cancer.
“This is Cancer” is brought to you by Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, and produced at Spot Content Studio in St. Louis, MO.
For more information on topics discussed in this episode, go to:
https://siteman.wustl.edu/research/learn-about-clinical-trials/
https://siteman.wustl.edu/treatment/clinical-trials/
https://siteman.wustl.edu/treatment/cancer-types/prostate/treatments/
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