CancerQuest | Interview with Ginny Johnston

Ginny Johnston discusses her diagnosis and experiences with multiple myeloma. Ginny addresses the role of clinical trials in her treatment and spiritual and other forms of social and psychological support.

Questions and Answers (Videos in English)

	About Ginny Johnston(Time: 9 sec)
	How did you first become aware of your cancer?(Time: 18 sec)
	What treatments did/do you receive for multiple myeloma?(Time: 24 sec)
	Are there any physical side effects of your treatments?(Time: 26 sec)
	How do you deal with those side-effects?(Time: 47 sec)
	Where did you find information about clinical trials?(Time: 32 sec)
	Did your doctors approach you about clinical trials or did you approach your doctors?(Time: 37 sec)
	Why did you choose to enroll in clinical trials?(Time: 45 sec)
	Do you feel like a test subject or 'guinea pig' while participating in clinical trials?(Time: 1 min 08 sec)
	What do you personally think about the importance of clinical trials to the advancement of cancer treatments?(Time: 1 min 09 sec)
	What would you say to others considering enrolling in a clinical trial?(Time: 1 min 34 sec)
	Is there any type of information you have NOT been able to find that you feel would be useful?(Time: 55 sec)
	How did you react to your diagnosis?(Time: 57 sec)
	How did your friends and family react to your diagnosis?(Time: 51 sec)
	Did your diagnosis result in a weakening or strengthening of any of your important relationships?(Time: 55 sec)
	What is the most beneficial type of support that you receive from family, friends, etc.?(Time: 54 sec)
	What is the best way a person can offer help to a cancer patient?(Time: 1 min 39 sec)
	Are there any religious or spiritual practices you use that help you cope?(Time: 58 sec)
	Have you ever been to a psychiatrist or psychologist in order to help you cope with the stress/anxiety that comes with a cancer diagnosis?(Time: 42 sec)
	What advice would you give to others facing a cancer diagnosis?(Time: 1 min 24 sec)
	How did you seek treatment for your cancer?(Time: 2 min 09 sec)