Patient stories
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Marie Pearson
"Being involved in a clinical trial has helped me get the right treatment quickly and effectively."
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James Little
"This surgical trial was not only life enhancing, but quite simply lifesaving. I couldn’t be more thankful."
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Edward Ackroyd
"I honestly believe that clinical trials should be encouraged to everyone, as you never know what’s around the corner." Edward's mother, Heidy Ackroyd
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Donal McIlwaine
“Without clinical trials and subsequent advancements in medical science, I manifestly believe I wouldn’t be here today!”
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Rachel de Souza
"When I met the consultant, I knew straight away that I was in good hands; he made it clear this was a journey that we would take as a team."
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John Shaw
"The research team can’t do enough for you, they make you feel really special, that you’re the only person that matters."
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Karl Raby
"I now encourage people to take part in trials. I certainly will, if I have the opportunity again."
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Carol Bacon
"I was so lucky to be in the right place, at the right time to be given this opportunity."
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Ian Thompson
“I feel that in a small way I’m contributing to medical science which may help other patients in the future.”
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Nick Plant
“I think that the opinions of patients and non-professionals should be heard as well as those of clinicians and researchers.”