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Introduction
Clinical trials help to move basic scientific research from the laboratory into treatments for people. By evaluating the results of these trials, we can find better treatments and ways to prevent, detect, and treat cancer.

In The Spotlight:

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General

Taking Part in Clinical Trials: What Cancer Patients Need to Know - A booklet from the National Cancer Institute provides information on clinical trials for cancer patients and their caregivers.

New Choices in Cancer Care: Cancer Trials - Provides general information and news of cancer trials for both patients and healthcare professionals.

Centerwatch.com - provides a near complete list for trials for different types of cancer categorized by cancer type

Trials

Search for Clinical Trials - This link enables you to search the NCI clinical trial database.

Clinical Trials Group - Listing of all current trials, results, news, announcements, and publications from NCI of Canada.

MedCell Biologics - A biopharmaceutical company which is currently conducting an investigational study directed towards the development of a new non-toxic method to treat cancer. MedCell Biologics is looking for volunteers with cancer who are willing to donate blood for this important research.

CyberMedTrials.com - Provides a comprehensive database of clinical trials, with descriptions and discussions directed towards the cancer patients and their friends.

Organizations

Cancer and Leukemia Group B - CALGB is one of three multidisciplinary cooperative cancer treatment groups funded by the National Cancer Institute.

Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group - ECOG is one of the major cancer study group of United States.

North Central Cancer Treatment Group - NCCTG is an affiliation of approximately 20 community clinics throughout the United States with a research base located at Mayo Cancer Center in Rochester, Minnesota.

RTOG - Radiation Therapy oncology Group.

Pediatric Oncology Group - National collaborative research group for childhood cancers.

Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) - The primary mission of the Southwest Oncology Group is to make progress in the prevention and cure of cancer through clinical research.

Support

Cancer Trials Support Unit - Providing physicians and patients access to innovative cancer treatment through NCI sponsored clinical trials.

A Guide to Understanding Informed Consent - Learn about potential risks and benefits of the trial as well as their rights and responsibilities.

Cancer Research Foundation of America - A national, non-profit health foundation with a single mission: the prevention and early detection of cancer through scientific research and education.

American Association for Cancer Research - The AACR was founded to facilitate communication and dissemination of knowledge among scientists and others dedicated to the cancer problem

Other

Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects Database - A comprehensive resource for those wishing to keep abreast of ongoing research in cancer and other diseases.

Benefits and Risks - What are some benefits and risks of being part of a research study?

Clinical Trials and Insurance Coverage - A Resource Guide - A guide to information about insurance coverage of the patient care costs associated with clinical trials.

Also Recommends

1. Know What to Ask Your Doctor - Learn about a treatment option that works in a different way than traditional therapies.

2. The Cancer Patient's Workbook: Everything You Need to Stay Organized and Informed!

3. 50 Essential Things To Do: When the Doctor Says It's Cancer.

4. Subscribe the monthly newsletter of The Cancer Informa-
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5. Click for cancer Books recommended by our Oncologists. You may purchase these books with discount price directly through our links with Amazon .com.

At Face Value: My Struggle With A Disfiguring Cancer - A cancer survivor's story by Terry Healey. Terry was diagnosed with Fibrosarcoma in 1984. He had extensive radiation treatment after "too many surgeries to count," and has been cancer free since 1986.

Cancer Support Group Mailing List - This is a mailing list for general cancer information, include lung cancer.

Financial Assistance for Cancer Care - provides an extensive listing of resources available that may offer financial assistance to help cover costs of cancer care.

	Top 10 Questions after Cancer Diagnosis - Virtual Hospital provides this informative lecture hitting all the major points about diagnosis and treatment.
	Ask a Physician - From Mayo Health - Do you have specific questions or concerns? Click here to ask a specialist, or browse frequently asked questions about cancer.
	Web casts - Alphacancer provides discussions between leading health professionals on a particular topic. Currently available topics include breast cancer and colon cancer.