Kaiser aids cancer research by taking part in clinical trials

By Ira Zunin

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Dec 29, 2012

~~<p>Hawaii is known as a highly desirable place to do research. The unique and diverse makeup of the islands is useful to compare and contrast outcomes for different populations. There is a rich pool of subjects to further needed research on illnesses that affect minorities and specific ethnic groups.</p>
<p>When patients choose to participate in a research study, it contributes to society and helps future cancer patients. The majority of Kaiser Permanente clinical trials are designed to compare the current standard of care versus new drugs that already have had preliminary data that support the possibility of a better treatment option. Some patients are placed on the new treatments at the same time a comparison group is placed on the standard treatment. These trials not only expand knowledge about which treatments are most effective; they also offer early access to medications that patients otherwise wouldn't be able to take.</p>
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Hawaii is known as a highly desirable place to do research. The unique and diverse makeup of the islands is useful to compare and contrast outcomes for different populations. There is a rich pool of subjects to further needed research on illnesses that affect minorities and specific ethnic groups.

When patients choose to participate in a research study, it contributes to society and helps future cancer patients. The majority of Kaiser Permanente clinical trials are designed to compare the current standard of care versus new drugs that already have had preliminary data that support the possibility of a better treatment option. Some patients are placed on the new treatments at the same time a comparison group is placed on the standard treatment. These trials not only expand knowledge about which treatments are most effective; they also offer early access to medications that patients otherwise wouldn't be able to take. Login for more...