What a Cancer Doctor Wants You to Know About Clinical Trials Cancer is a diagnosis no one wants. But, as an experi- enced research oncologist, I can assure you many can- cers can be treated successfully. This number is growing thanks to therapies proven through clinical trials. Fort Wayne Medical Oncology and Hematology is proud to be Indiana's leader in clinical trials. T encourage even newly diagnosed patients to explore treatment as part of a clinical trial. Why? Because there is little risk and you may receive tomorrow's break- Ahad Sadiq, MD Fort Wayne Medical Oncology and Hematology through treatment. TODAY'S CLINICAL TRIALS ARE DIFFERENT In phase IIMII clinical studies, everyone receives standard of care therapy plus a chance of getting the element under study that may become key to treatment in coming years. Stringent oversight for these clinical studies assures our patients get the best possible care. POTENTIAL COST SAVINGS The idea that clinical studies are expensive and bring the burden of financial toxicity is just not true anymore. The cost of anything above and beyond the standard of care treatment (including study drugs, labs, imaging, physician's office visit), is covered by the study team. When cancer touches someone you love, encourage them to contact Fort Wayne Medical Oncology and Hematology to learn whether a clinical trial is available. Our team of 16 oncologists hope to join you in creating new, more effective ways to defeat cancer. FORT WAYNE MEDICAL ONCOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY www.FWMOH.com I 260.484.8830 What a Cancer Doctor Wants You to Know About Clinical Trials Cancer is a diagnosis no one wants. But, as an experi- enced research oncologist, I can assure you many can- cers can be treated successfully. This number is growing thanks to therapies proven through clinical trials. Fort Wayne Medical Oncology and Hematology is proud to be Indiana's leader in clinical trials. T encourage even newly diagnosed patients to explore treatment as part of a clinical trial. Why? Because there is little risk and you may receive tomorrow's break- Ahad Sadiq, MD Fort Wayne Medical Oncology and Hematology through treatment. TODAY'S CLINICAL TRIALS ARE DIFFERENT In phase IIMII clinical studies, everyone receives standard of care therapy plus a chance of getting the element under study that may become key to treatment in coming years. Stringent oversight for these clinical studies assures our patients get the best possible care. POTENTIAL COST SAVINGS The idea that clinical studies are expensive and bring the burden of financial toxicity is just not true anymore. The cost of anything above and beyond the standard of care treatment (including study drugs, labs, imaging, physician's office visit), is covered by the study team. When cancer touches someone you love, encourage them to contact Fort Wayne Medical Oncology and Hematology to learn whether a clinical trial is available. Our team of 16 oncologists hope to join you in creating new, more effective ways to defeat cancer. FORT WAYNE MEDICAL ONCOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY www.FWMOH.com I 260.484.8830