
For many patients with multiple myeloma, common treatment regimens are not always effective against their cancer. In such situations, physicians may recommend turning to new combinations of treatments or newly developing treatments through participation in clinical trials.
Taking part in a clinical trial is a huge decision for both patients and their families, and it is one that should be made with careful consideration.
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1802 Sixth Avenue South
North Pavillion 2555
Birmingham, AL 35294-3300
205-975-8222
800-UAB-0933 (800-822-0933)
http://www.ccc.uab.edu
Cancer Center and Beckman Research Institute
1500 East Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010-3000
626-256-HOPE (4673) (Main)
866-434-HOPE (4673) (New Patient Services)
800-826-HOPE (4673)
http://www.cityofhope.org
http://www.cityofhope.org/patient_care/become-a-patient/
Summary
The City of Hope (COH) Comprehensive Cancer Center located in Duarte, California has been designated as a comprehensive cancer center by the National Cancer Institute and rated the 22nd best by U.S. News. COH is home to the Beckman Research Institute, known for its innovative biomedical …
Anschutz Cancer Pavillion
Box F-704
1665 North Ursula Street
Aurora, CO 80010
720-848-0300
800-473-2288 (cancer referral line)
http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/medicalschool/centers/cancercenter/Pages/CancerCenter.aspx
Yale University School of Medicine
333 Cedar Street
Post Office Box 208028
New Haven, CT 06520-8028
203-785-4095 (administrative offices)
203-688-4191 (Appointments)
http://www.info.med.yale.edu/ycc
Summary
The Yale Cancer Center (YCC) located in New Haven, CT has been designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute and ranked as the 21st best cancer center in the country by U.S. News.
The center dedicates an extensive amount of resources and doctors to hematology and …
Georgetown University Medical Center
3800 Reservoir Road, NW.
Washington, DC 20007
202-444-4400
http://lombardi.georgetown.edu
Summary
The Lombardi Cancer Center (LCC) located in Washington, DC has been accredited as a comprehensive cancer center by the National Cancer Institute. The center has also been accredited by The Joint Commission, an accreditation that verifies licensure and that the center receives Medicaid reimbursement. It is currently not included in the 50 Best Cancer Centers guide published by U.S. News and …