Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks for the opinions. I am still in info-gathering mode and (since this is DC) I have friends who work in this area so I am reaching out to them for expert opinions; I'm also asking my PCP her opinion. I was asking about patient experience mainly. To answer one question, yes this is a comprehensive cancer center but so far I don't see what the big deal is about that. I don't need an effing harp in the waiting room like we're in heaven. I'd rather that my appointment run on time.

There is no placebo or no aspect to this trial--everyone is getting two drugs and then monitored. One of these drugs has shown to have excellent results in the past; the second is used for another kind of cancer usually. It's the pairing that is investigational. Still gathering intel...