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R esearch
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 Cancer Treatment Research Studies
(National Cancer Institute)
- Clinical Trials:
Questions and Answers (Fact Sheet, 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)
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