Thanks to clinical trials, the most effective treatments are helping more people survive their cancer. Clinical trials are vital for translating the discoveries made in research laboratories in WA and around the world into new treatments for people with cancer. In many cases, participants are able to access tomorrow’s best treatments today by taking part in clinical trials.

It’s not okay that many cancer patients miss out on the chance to participate because of where they are being treated, or because of the small number of trials supported in WA.

Cancer Council WA calls on the next State Government to increase to double the number of clinical trials and double the number of participants. This means:

• Increasing the clinical trial workforce (including more data managers and trial nurses).
• Investing in clinical trial infrastructure (including biobanking and sample processing).
• Ensuring more clinicians have time to conduct clinical trials research.
• Creating a targeted communication campaign for West Australian cancer patients so they know to ask about their eligibility for a clinical trial.