Canadians Support Increased Access to Clinical Trials for Cancer Patients
A recent Angus Reid poll found that nine-in-ten Canadians support increasing access to clinical trials for cancer patients.
The poll, conducted in partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society, revealed that 80% of Canadians believe clinical trials offer new medicines that are otherwise unavailable to most cancer patients.
- Clinical trials are approved by a research ethics board.
- Health Canada reviews the clinical trials protocol.
However, two-thirds (67%) of Canadians are concerned about the potential risks of clinical trials, believing they may have bad side effects.
Most Canadians support more access to clinical trials for cancer patients.
Author's summary: Canadians largely support increased access to clinical trials for cancer patients despite concerns about potential risks.