Cancer trials will save the Exchequer 6.5 million euro this year,– while supporting over 230 jobs.

As well as the economic benefit, new research for Cancer Trials Ireland shows that trials can add years to the lives of participants.

Ahead of Clinical Trials Day tomorrow, cancer patients are being urged to ‘Just Ask’ their doctor about taking part in a trial.

Juliette Gash reports;

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— CancerTrialsIreland (@cancertrials_ie) May 19, 2016