Cancer research -- because lives depend on it.
Research studies, also known as clinical trials, are used to try out new ways to treat cancer.
These studies look for better ways to treat cancer and help cancer patients.
Some research studies test new medicines and new ways to treat cancer with surgery or radiation.
Research also tests new ways to prevent and detect cancer. Research can also test ways to reduce the side effects of cancer treatment and to improve the quality of a cancer patient's life.
Spread the word about cancer research--help yourself and others stay healthy.
Do you want to know more about cancer research?
Click on a Web site below:
- Taking Part in Clinical Trials: What Cancer Patients Need to Know (National Cancer Institute)
- If You Have Cancer: What You Should Know About Clinical Trials (National Cancer Institute) (Easy to read)
- Clinical Trials: Questions and Answers (Cancer Facts, National Cancer Institute)
- Clinical Trials (National Cancer Institute)
- Clinical Trials at NIH (National Cancer Institute)
- Pediatric Oncology Branch (Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute)