Jose Perez is a man whose life is guided by Jesus Christ. He was a faithful employee of TXU Energy for the last fourteen years, but before that, he worked as an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God Church for 35 years. In their spare time, Jose and his wife, Yolanda, traveled around the country ministering to people and conducting bible study classes. He was an avid golfer, and when he was not preaching, he was on the links.
Then 18 months ago, Jose was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer that had metastasized to his lymph nodes, pelvis, and a cancerous lesion on his spine. Fortunately, for Jose, his doctor was Jairo Olivares who, in addition to seeing patients in his practice, also works at Mary Crowley Cancer Research... |
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| | Clinical trials link scientific discoveries by researchers to new cancer therapies for patients. They offer patients access to the latest innovative treatments while allowing researchers to search for betters ways to manage and treat the disease. Without clinical trials, there would be no advancements in the fight against cancer.
It is important for all patients to be aware that a clinical trial might be an option for them. Misconceptions continue to exist that keep many patients from learning more or participating in clinical trials. Here, we debunk some common myths involving clinical trials. |
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