Honored Kid Austin while battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Right: Austin in 2024, being 10 years cancer-free.
For kids with cancer and their families, clinical trials mean hope – in two ways.
First, phase 1 clinical trials can offer a chance for survival for children with no other viable treatment options.
Second, larger clinical trials help determine whether a new treatment (already tested for safety) offers a better outcome for children than the current standard of care. A better outcome can mean more children cured, or fewer side effects, or a better health outlook for survivors.
With your help, St. Baldrick’s provides crucial support for clinical trials at all stages. Since 2005, more than 145,000 children and teens have been part of a trial supported by St. Baldrick’s donors.