Why Join a Clinical Trial? 4 Women Share Their Stories

Sharon, Karen, Eva, and Jenne share why they chose to enroll in a clinical trial. They describe overcoming their fears of clinical trials, the care they received as part of the trials, and their hopes for the future.

Clinical trials are studies that test new treatments in people. These trials help researchers to understand which medicines and other therapies work best. People with all types and stages of breast cancer can participate in a breast cancer study. Joining a clinical trial can give you access to treatments that you can’t get any other way that may help you.

— Last updated on September 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM