Clinical Trials at Tanner Cancer Care: Hope through advanced treatment

Facing a cancer diagnosis can feel frightening and overwhelming. We see you. We hear you. And we want you to know you are not alone. At Tanner Cancer Care, we walk with you every step of the way because your story — and your hope — matter.

Clinical trials are one of the most powerful ways we move closer to a cure. These research studies test new treatments to see if they are safe and more effective than current options. Many doctors view clinical trials as an important option because they offer the chance for better outcomes and help advance cancer care for everyone.

At Tanner Cancer Care, we carefully evaluate your situation and guide you toward trials that fit your unique needs. When you join a clinical trial, you access the latest therapies and help pave the way for better cancer care in the future.

What are clinical trials, and why are they important?

Clinical trials are carefully designed studies that involve people like you to find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. These studies seek to answer many questions, including:

• How well new drugs kill cancer cells,
• Whether advanced radiation therapies, such as proton therapy, offer better results,
• If new surgical techniques can remove tumors more safely, and
• How combinations of treatments can provide the most effective approach.

Without these trials, we would not have many of the advances in cancer care that save lives today. Each trial is a step forward in science and healing. Your participation helps researchers discover breakthrough treatments that bring us closer to a cure.

The benefits of joining a cancer clinical trial

Participating in a clinical trial means opening the door to hope and possibility.

• Personalized care: You receive care from our expert oncology team, who monitor your health closely and listen to your concerns every step of the way.
• Advanced treatment options: You may gain access to cutting-edge therapies that could improve your outcome.
• Ongoing monitoring: Regular visits and tests help track how the treatment is working and how you are feeling.
• Your choice: You remain in control and can leave the trial at any time without losing access to regular cancer care.

At the same time, your participation helps shape the future of cancer care for others who will face this disease. You are not just a patient — you are a vital partner in discovery and in the fight against cancer.

The four stages of clinical trials: building a path to better treatments

Clinical trials follow four phases to ensure new treatments are safe and effective:

• Phase 1: Tests safety and dosage in a small group.
• Phase 2: Evaluates effectiveness and continues safety monitoring.
• Phase 3: Compares the new treatment to standard therapies in a larger group.
• Phase 4: Studies long-term use and safety after approval.

Each phase plays a critical role in turning promising research into real treatments and, ultimately, real cures.

Take the next step on your healing journey

Clinical trials are not just studies — they are beacons of hope. Together, we can turn today’s research into tomorrow’s cures. Because cancer won’t wait. Neither should your hope.

Learn more about your care options at tanner.org/cancer-care/what-we-offer/diagnosis-and-treatment/clinical-trials or call 770-333-2220 to begin your personalized path to healing.