Some 200 new patients , including young children , begin a clinical trial at least every week . With the government shutdown , these patients are being told they will have to wait to begin . While relieved that his daughter can start the trial , Smith worries about the kids who wo n't be able to . But Smith will be scheduled to receive treatment , doctors say , on Friday .
Some 200 new patients , including young children , begin a clinical trial at least every week . With the government shutdown , these patients are being told they will have to wait to begin . But Smith will be scheduled to receive treatment , doctors say , on Friday .