ARC101
A Phase 1 Study of ARC101 in Advanced Solid Tumors
START DATE TO BE DETERMINED
The trial nurse called and we had a nice little chat about moving forward with this trial.
- She confirmed that the sponsor has approved a space for me
- I have a pre-screening appointment next week (paperwork)
- She made the appointment for the afternoon. There is a shorter wait in the afternoon! She knew I was from out of town and she accommodated what works for me. This also means I should be able to do the GO train to/from same day - no overnight! Time is comparable to driving in. I have to drive 1.5 hours to the GO station and then it's about an hour to Union and a hop on the TTC to PMH. More relaxing not having to drive into downtown Toronto!!
- She is going to see if she can send me the trial consent package. Some trials do not allow this.
- Just checked my email - the consent package has arrived! Having this package ahead of time will allow me to review the details for the trial and prepare questions so I'm ready for my appointment. This step is so important. Otherwise, you're stuck in the Dr office reading the details, preparing questions and trying to make a decision. Or, you leave with the information and have to come back with your decision and to formally sign the consent.
- She is going to check to see if there is enough tissue sample from my last biopsy (in May) and if that would be acceptable for submission. I really don't want to undergo another biopsy so soon so I'm hoping this works out.
- My 28-day washout since previous treatment is next week, so I'll be good to go.
- My last CT was done last week. I believe it has to be done within 28 days of the start of the trial. So, I'm good on that one, too.
- I'm sure there is going to be pre-trial blood samples required too. Not sure when we'll do that.
Well, I think that's it for pre-screening prep for me.
NOTE
This trial just opened yesterday so the nurse is just getting familiar with the required process herself. I expect there may be some things we have to figure out on the fly…but I have no doubt they will accommodate my out-of-town timetable if they can.