Dr. Drew Rasco is a phase I oncologist here at South Texas Oncology and Hematology for Cancer Care. We interviewed him to try and help patients understand a bit more about what a phase I trial is, why it may be beneficial, and to help try and dispel some of the common myths surrounding phase I studies.

If you’d like to learn more about phase I trials conducted at South Texas Oncology and Hematology, or you just want to learn more about phase I trials in general, please have a look at the list of resources below:

Information about Phase I trials conducted here at South Texas Oncology and Hematology

Full list of clinical trials performed by South Texas Oncology and Hematology across all cancer types

This article explains in detail what a phase I trial is, provides a very useful list of questions to ask if you are thinking about participating in a phase I trial, and also provides some very good information about frequently asked questions regarding phase I trials