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therewith. /Onconova Therapeutics - ONTIME Clinical Trial) -
Over the years, clinical trials have done wonders in advancing
cancer treatments. But despite widespread public awareness
campaigns on behalf of the American Association for Cancer
Research (AACR), it seems the majority of patients are unaware
of the latest cancer clinical trials available to them. Clinical
trials are still the only means to test new cancer treatment and
medication, but the AACR says fewer than 5 percent of cancer
patients volunteer. The same report indicates that 75 percent
would be willing to participate if they were informed of
relevant clinical trials. What is responsible for the
disconnect? "There are some barriers to participating in
clinical trials despite the possibilities. Insurance doesn't
always cover involvement in trials, and some physicians