How to Talk to Family Members About Clinical Trials
In addition to conversations with your doctor, you may want to talk to your family members about the possibility of joining a clinical trial. Having this conversation may be challenging for different reasons. Click the links below to learn more about how to make this conversation easier.
- Young Survival Coalition (video): Black women talk about clinical trials (fast forward to 2:00 to hear one Black woman’s experience talking to her family about clinical trials)
- Cancer Support Community: This booklet shows fictional but realistic conversations between patients and family members about clinical trials
- Antidote: Tips for discussions with loved ones about joining a clinical trial include educating yourself about trials and acknowledging potential risks
- Merck: Other tips for talking to loved ones include talking to them face-to-face and explaining why you want to join a trial
- Rush University Medical Center: These tips for talking to your family about their health history may also be valuable when talking about clinical trials