Educational Program | Basic Concepts in Cancer Clinical Trials

This lecture will trace the process of how clinical trials are carried out, from Phase 0 through Phase IV.  Descriptions of each Phase will include the following components: selecting participating patients, defining and evaluating treatment effectiveness, recording treatment side effects, oversight and reporting results. Safeguards to protect patient safety and ensure proper study conduct throughout the process will be discussed.  Examples from hypothetical scenarios and real life studies will be provided.

Instructor Bio:

Ms. Cirrincione is a retired biostatistician who worked in cancer research for 35 years, first at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and later at Duke Cancer Center. Although she has worked on various cancers, her later focus was on breast cancer.  She has co-authored many publications in high quality scientific journals, served as a statistical reviewer for several journals and sat on the Statistical Advisory Board of one journal in particular.  One of her greatest pleasures has been lecturing patient advocates and non-technical audiences on cancer clinical trials.  She is happy to share her knowledge and experience.

NOTE: This session will be delivered in person at The Pink House. Parking is available behind The Pink House.

Disclaimer:

If you are exhibiting any signs or symptoms of illness, we kindly request that you refrain from participating in in-person sessions for the well-being of everyone involved.

Programs at Carolina Breast Friends should not be used as a substitute for any treatment. Sessions are intended to provide connection and support for the breast cancer community. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult your doctor if you are in any way concerned about activities that are part of an offered program.