Animation - Lung Cancer Clinical Trials and the US Black Community
Slide Show - Lung Cancer Clinical Trials and the US Black Community
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How prevalent is lung cancer among Black Americans? Why is it so prevalent?
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Why is lung cancer diagnosed at a later stage among Black Americans compared to other Americans?
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What are the potential benefits of clinical trials for Black American lung cancer patients? What about risks?
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Why are Black American lung cancer patients less likely to participate in clinical trials?
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What is health equity and why is it important in lung cancer care?
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What historical events have impacted Black Americans' involvement in clinical trials?
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Why is it important from a scientific perspective to have more Black Americans in clinical trials?
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Why do current screening guidelines miss a significant portion of Black Americans at risk of lung cancer?
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How was your lung cancer diagnosed and how did you find out about your clinical trial?
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What was the clinical trial enrollment process like for you?
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What was your overall experience in the lung cancer clinical trial?
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What advice do you have for other people about participating in clinical trials?
Patient Video - What advice do you have for other people about participating in clinical trials?
Mr. Satterfield agrees that the knowledge learned from clinical trials can help all patients, including those in the African American and Black community. His key message to others thinking about participating in a clinical trial is to not be afraid and to not let fear dominate you. After finding a doctor he could place trust in, Mr. Satterfield believes taking part in a clinical trial saved his life.
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Animation - Lung Cancer Clinical Trials and the US Black Community
Slide Show - Lung Cancer Clinical Trials and the US Black Community
1.
How prevalent is lung cancer among Black Americans? Why is it so prevalent?
2.
Why is lung cancer diagnosed at a later stage among Black Americans compared to other Americans?
3.
What are the potential benefits of clinical trials for Black American lung cancer patients? What about risks?
4.
Why are Black American lung cancer patients less likely to participate in clinical trials?
5.
What is health equity and why is it important in lung cancer care?
6.
What historical events have impacted Black Americans' involvement in clinical trials?
7.
Why is it important from a scientific perspective to have more Black Americans in clinical trials?
8.
Why do current screening guidelines miss a significant portion of Black Americans at risk of lung cancer?
9.
How was your lung cancer diagnosed and how did you find out about your clinical trial?
10.
What was the clinical trial enrollment process like for you?
11.
What was your overall experience in the lung cancer clinical trial?
12.
What advice do you have for other people about participating in clinical trials?
