Breast Cancer Conversations

303. Clinical Trials Aren't a Last Resort: What Every Breast Cancer Patient Should Know | Dr. Ada Waks

Published: July 5, 2026

Duration: 36:45

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When many people hear the words "clinical trial," they immediately think of a last resort.

But that's one of the biggest misconceptions in breast cancer care.

In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, host Laura Carfang sits down with Dr. Ada Waks, breast medical oncologist and clinical investigator at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, to demystify clinical trials and explain how they are shaping the future of breast cancer treatment.

Dr. Waks cares for patients across all stages of breast...