The number of clinical studies in the Western world has been declining the last decade. Clinical studies offer valuable opportunities for cancer patients to access new treatments and serve as arenas for learning and competence development for health care workers. In addition to this, clinical studies can significantly contribute to financial savings for the health care system through the provision of drugs. The extent of these savings have not been evaluated before.
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