Question: I’d like to start looking at whether a clinical trial might be good for me, but the process seems overwhelming. Where should I start? What are the best resources for me to understand my options?  

Answer: Whenever you are facing a treatment decision, joining a clinical trial could be an option for you. There are many reasons why you might want to join a trial including access to additional and newer treatment options. There are trials for all types of cancer and stages.

Finding a clinical trial that is right for you can be confusing. In addition to talking to your oncologist about your options and exploring clinicaltrials.gov (an online database of clinical trials), GO2 is here to help.

Our recommendations are as follows:

  1. Contact GO2’s HelpLine to access our LungMATCH program, which provides expert treatment and trial navigators to help you understand your diagnosis, treatment options, and clinical trial opportunities. Call our free HelpLine at 1-800-298-2436 or email support@go2.org.
  2. Read, download, or order GO2’s free Clinical Trials booklet which explains clinical trials, their importance, and how to find one.  
  3. Watch our Lung Cancer Living Room® episode, Innovative Clinical Trial Design, with Dr. Karen Reckcamp.
  4. Learn more from our experts about how and when to talk to your doctor about clinical trials.
  5. Check out some frequently asked questions about clinical trials.

Finding a clinical trial can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. From risk and diagnosis to finding care and connections close to home, GO2 is your go-to. 

Please note that the information included in any published answer is for educational pursuit only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. The reader should always consult their healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for their own situation. Nothing from GO2 for Lung Cancer should be construed as an attempt to offer or render a medical opinion.