Throughout the last century the medical
community has witnessed dramatic changes in the
methods of diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Cancer
research is no longer conducted exclusively at
large university cancer centers or major metropolitan
hospitals. Blue Ridge Cancer Care (BRCC) physicians
have embraced clinical research as a critical component
of community-based oncology care. Through a partnership
with Duke University Oncology Consortium, National
Cancer Institute and US Oncology, BRCC physicians
are able to provide cancer patients with innovative
treatment options and therapies.
Blue Ridge Cancer Care offers the largest clinical
research program in all of Southwest Virginia.
You do not have to leave the area to receive premier
cancer care.
Clinical trials are being conducted on behalf of
more than 50 pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
There are currently 6,500 patients placed in over
100 cancer research studies in the US Oncology
research network. These studies are being conducted
on behalf of more than 50 pharmaceutical and biotechnology
companies. Before a new research study is considered
by your physician, it undergoes extensive evaluation
to determine its benefits to patients. This evaluation
helps assure that the medical science is promising
and safe, and that it fulfills the highest standards
of quality. As a result, your physician is able
to offer the most advanced developments in cancer
research and medicine right here at home.
Improved patient care & quality of life are
a direct result of clinical trials. Clinical research
has been Blue Ridge Cancer Care's path to more
advanced treatment and therapies. |
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Blue
Ridge Cancer Care participates in and sponsors
many rallies and events. BRCC also hosts
various meetings & conferences. |
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If
you are interested in learning more about eligibility
or participation in a clinical trial please speak
with your physician or nurse soon. |
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