Cancer Treatment & Prevention Trials That Change Lives
Cancer clinical trials are research studies designed to evaluate new treatments or refine approaches for cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, and therapies. They are, of course, ongoing and continually being updated.
A few important things to know about current cancer clinical trials:
They involve extensive preclinical testing of new drugs, imaging techniques, or surgical procedures in laboratory and animal models first to establish safety before any human trials may begin.- Volunteer participants must meet strict eligibility criteria based on cancer type & stage, health status, and previous treatments to enroll.
- Trials typically have 3 phases testing effectiveness, safety, and side effects that progress gradually to more participants if successful. Early phase trials pose higher risks.
- Contemporary trials increasingly involve targeted therapies custom tailored to the gene/protein defects driving growth in specific cancer types & individual tumors.
- Cancer immunotherapies activating the body's own immune army against malignancies represent one growing trial focus with some remarkable - as of 2023 - early successes.
- Beyond drugs, surgical, radiation, lifestyle, screening, and diagnostic advances are also tested to improve the standard of care.
With vast trials underway seeking less toxic, more durable cures, participation today could impact future generations by establishing superior treatment protocols. Still, it should never be overlooked that substantial risks exist on the steep climb to transform cancer prognosis.
It is crucial to carefully review with your doctor the particular trial parameters and the likely key tradeoffs for your treatment.
Dr. Saleha Sajid
No one should suffer with cancer alone. Dr. Saleha Sajid, MD, works with cancer patients and their families to connect them with cutting-edge cancer treatment and prevention trials that can save lives.
Dr. Sajid, conducts a wide range of clinical research studies and has a growing library of state-of-the-art clinical trials available for the community and underserved. We are prominent medical research organization, to find the state-of-the-art clinical trial that is right for you.
What are the Benefits of Participating in a Clinical Trial?
Patients who volunteer to participate in a clinical trial can experience benefits such as:
Access to promising drugs, or treatment approaches before they are available as standard of care options
Free or subsidized cancer treatment for the duration of the trial
The opportunity to make a difference and improve treatments for future
Expert medical care at a leading cancer center
Close monitoring of your treatment and side effects
A more active role in their own health care
Some Facts About Clinical Studies and Trials
Clinical research studies are research studies in which patients help physicians and scientists find ways to improve health and cancer care. Each study tries to find answers to specific scientific questions in order to discover better ways to prevent, diagnose, or treat cancer while advancing our understanding of cancer and its impact on all of us.
A clinical trial is one of the final stages of a long and cautious cancer research process. Cancer researchers begin clinical trials of new drugs only after they have tested them in cancer cells grown in the laboratory and in laboratory animals.
Treatments that show the most promise in these early experiments are studied using clinical trials in patients. Clinical trials for cancer patients are designed to find out if otherwise promising approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment are safe and effective. Participation in a clinical trial is strictly voluntary.
Oncology trials are complex. They were typically – until recently - run in large academic centers. This has limited their availability to communities where most patients reside and their doctors practice.
Clinical trials have played an important – if not vital - role in the fight against cancer for generations. Participating in a clinical trial contributes to medical knowledge. More cancer patients today are living longer because treatments have become more effective due to trials.
If you decide to participate in a clinical trial, you will play a key role in advancing scientific knowledge and helping future patients.
Houston's Leading Cancer Research Expert
Dr. Sajid's patients gain access to trial treatments sponsored by leading medical institutions in Houston and throughout the nation. Our team works hard to connect you with the best possible trial while providing comprehensive care during your treatment.
Dr. Sajid identifies the best treatments available in oncology with evidence-based alternative treatments for symptom control. In addition, she has in-depth training in Geriatrics. This allows her to offer tailored cancer care to elderly patients. This frequently means balancing the benefit of chemotherapy while minimizing side effects in older and vulnerable patients.
The Expertise You Need, The Compassion You Deserve
With years of experience working in cancer research and treatment, Dr. Saleha Sajid, MD, brings her extensive knowledge and expertise to every patient. Her passion for helping patients find the right clinical trial while providing the care they need is unparalleled. Our team is dedicated to making sure you have access to the best possible cancer treatment options.
The Process
What To Expect
When you partner with Dr. Sajid you can expect personalized care from a highly skilled professional. Our goal is to provide the highest level of care while ensuring that every patient has access to the best possible cancer treatments.
A brief explanation of the process:
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Learn about current cancer treatment & prevention trials.
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Schedule a consultation with Dr. Sajid to discuss your needs and options.
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Begin participating in the trial that is right for you.
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Receive comprehensive care during your participation in the trial.
Breaking The Barrier to Cancer Care
After years of working with leading research institutions, Dr. Sajid saw first-hand the difficulty many patients had accessing essential cancer treatment and prevention trials. Even when patients were accepted in clinical trials, they often faced additional roadblocks: forced to travel distances (with all the attendant costs), lack of transparency of the treatment process, and difficulty accessing necessary information.
That’s why we are committed to breaking down the barriers that prevent patients from getting the care they need closer to home.
Our team ensures every patient can access comprehensive cancer care. No one will be left behind.
Access to leading cancer treatment trials
Personalized care from a highly skilled professional
Comprehensive support during the trial process
Transparency and access to necessary information
Start Your Journey to Healing Today
If you or someone you love is struggling with cancer, contact Dr. Sajid at her Houston office to learn more about the clinical trials that could help. Our team is committed to giving you access to the best possible care and providing personalized support throughout your journey.
Whether you need a second opinion about a diagnosis or want to learn how to participate in a cancer prevention or clinical trial, our experienced team is here for you.