"Understanding Clinical Trials & How They Fit in the Neuroendocrine Cancer Journey" with Dr. Alexandria Phan

When in one’s neuroendocrine cancer journey might a clinical trial be considered? What factors influence treatment decisions, including whether to pursue a clinical trial? Dr. Alexandria Phan, medical oncologist at the Medical College of Wisconsin, offers thoughtful guidance on when and how clinical trials fit into the neuroendocrine cancer journey. This episode helps demystify the clinical trial process and empowers patients to engage in meaningful, proactive conversations with their care teams.MEET DR. ALEXANDRIA PHANDr. Alexandria Phan is a hematologist and medical oncologist at the Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin. Clinical practice, clinical research and education are three pillars important to Dr. Phan’s approach to cancer care. Her areas of focus for clinical research and patient care are neuroendocrine tumors and malignancies of the gastrointestinal system. She has held several leadership positions, including cancer center director, founding program director for Hematology-Oncology fellowship, medical director of clinical research, and national director for GI cancer program.For more information, visit NCF.net.