Patient Videos

Doug shares his personal story of why he decided to participate in a clinical trial for his melanoma. After speaking with his care team about his melanoma treatment options, he was matched to a clinical trial that best fit the phase of melanoma he was experiencing. He also describes some of the successes he had in the trial.

Kristina discusses why she decided to participate in a clinical trial when her melanoma recurred and after having a discussion with her doctor. Being part of research that advances melanoma treatment was very appealing to her. She also describes how she found the clinical trial that she joined as well as the informed consent process.

Doug describes the process of how he enrolled in a melanoma clinical trial. The process was very thorough and involved baseline testing so that his progress could be measured during the trial. He also explains the informed consent process that provided detailed information about the clinical trial.

Kristina shares what the melanoma clinical trial enrollment process was like for her. She received a lot of attention and support from her medical team, had baseline testing, and signed the consent form to participate in the trial. During the informed consent process, she was well-informed about the risks and benefits of participating in the trial.

Doug describes his experience during and after participating in the melanoma clinical trial. He shares that there were challenges, but his outcome was ultimately successful. Doug says he would participate in a trial again knowing that he would be well cared for.

Kristina shares her overall experience in the melanoma clinical trial. While she did experience some side effects, she received a lot of care, management, and monitoring from her medical team. She has no regrets and would be glad to participate in a clinical trial again.

Doug shares advice and practical tips for others who may want to take part in a melanoma clinical trial. He talks about the importance of educating yourself, asking questions, and getting as much clarity as possible about the treatments that are available. He also recommends having a caregiver with you during the enrollment process to help with understanding the information provided.

Kristina shares her advice for others with melanoma who are thinking about taking part in a clinical trial. She believes clinical trials are a great way to seek treatment beyond the current standard of care and encourages others to seriously think about clinical trial participation. If you're thinking about a clinical trial, Kristina recommends seeking information from organizations like the Melanoma Research Foundation.