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erronis

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3. That is such a tough disease. Big hugs to you!

Reply to IA8IT (Reply #2)

Wed Jan 14, 2026, 08:20 PM

Jan 14

Kudos for enlisting in the trial. It is, by definition, not a guarantee of any outcome. But they do help advance our knowledge of disease and possible treatments.

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What does it mean to be in a cancer clinical trial? [View all] erronis Jan 14 OP

Great thing you've done. Vibes to you. applegrove Jan 14 #1

Thanks, applegrove. I actually worked at the NIH years ago erronis Jan 14 #4

So you are addicted to saving lives. Good on you. applegrove Jan 14 #5

My Way Better Half's Pancreatic Cancer IA8IT Jan 14 #2

That is such a tough disease. Big hugs to you! erronis Jan 14 #3

Good for you. Think of how many people your significant applegrove Jan 14 #6

My condolences. What a rough road you both traveled. question everything Jan 14 #7

I was in several trials at Duke when I had breast cancer. This was in the mid 90's. ms liberty Jan 14 #8

Good for you - and that's good for everyone! erronis Jan 15 #10

What I learned ... cliffside Jan 14 #9

That was an incredibly long and I'm sure hard treatment. And, I agree about the Hope Lodges. erronis Jan 15 #11