How do clinical trials work? What actually happens when you enroll in one? And how do you find a trial that's right for you?

In this episode, small cell lung cancer survivor Wendy Brooks and thoracic oncologist Dr. Arthi Sridhar join hosts Ann Steagall and Dr. Misty Shields to break down the intricacies of clinical trials — the phases, the safeguards in place, and what it's like to be a part of one.

Listen as Wendy shares her own experience moving through multiple trials after her cancer progressed on standard treatment. Dr. Sridhar walks through what a clinical trial actually involves, from the safety oversight behind every study to why a trial isn't just a last resort, but instead something patients can and should ask about at any point in their care.

"By participating in these trials, I'm not just helping myself, but I'm  ...