Question 1

What are the main differences between pemetrexed plus cisplatin and gemcitabine plus cisplatin?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Pemetrexed/Cisplatin Versus Gemcitabine/Cisplatin According to Thymidylate Synthase Expression clinical trial (NCT01401192). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 2

How will my thymidylate synthase expression be tested and used in this trial?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Pemetrexed/Cisplatin Versus Gemcitabine/Cisplatin According to Thymidylate Synthase Expression clinical trial (NCT01401192). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 3

What are the potential side effects of the treatments being tested?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Pemetrexed/Cisplatin Versus Gemcitabine/Cisplatin According to Thymidylate Synthase Expression clinical trial (NCT01401192). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 4

How often will I need to come in for treatment and tests during the trial?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Pemetrexed/Cisplatin Versus Gemcitabine/Cisplatin According to Thymidylate Synthase Expression clinical trial (NCT01401192). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 5

What happens if I experience side effects or my condition worsens during the trial?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Pemetrexed/Cisplatin Versus Gemcitabine/Cisplatin According to Thymidylate Synthase Expression clinical trial (NCT01401192). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 6

Are there any other treatment options available for my condition that I should consider?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Pemetrexed/Cisplatin Versus Gemcitabine/Cisplatin According to Thymidylate Synthase Expression clinical trial (NCT01401192). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

What this study is about