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Clinical Trials
Is a cancer clinical trial something you are considering? Find out what they are, why they are important, how you can benefit, what you should ask your doctor, and how you can find a clinical trial appropriate for you.
 Clinical Trials: What You Need to Know
Learn why clinical trials are important, how they're used, and what to expect.
Clinical Trials: Related Topics
Clinical Trials Patient Worksheet
Questions to ask your doctor if you are thinking about taking part in a clinical trial.
State Laws Regarding Clinical Trials Coverage
Does your state have laws about insurance coverage of clinical trials? Find out here.
Other Clinical Trials Web Sites
The following web sites offer information and services to help you find a clinical trial that is right for you.
Cancer Trials Help
The nonprofit organization Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups is the voice for cancer clinical trials. This web site provides information to help patients understand why clinical trials are a treatment option and learn about the clinical trial process.
National Cancer Institute (NCI) Physician Data Query (PDQ)
This web site lists more than 1,800 NCI-sponsored cancer clinical trials, and explains what to do when you find one that you think is right for you.
Children's Oncology Group (COG)
The COG children's cancer centers offer your child the most up-to-date-treatment through participation in clinical trials, no matter where you live. Member institutions are located in almost every state, at more than 238 medical centers.
Find a Cancer Clinical Trial


The American Cancer Society Clinical Trials Matching Service is a free, confidential program that helps patients, their families and health care workers find clinical trials most appropriate to a patient's medical and personal situation.

Use Our Online Matching Service
Begin your search for information online by entering information about your cancer, and with a few clicks you can see a list of clinical trials that may be appropriate for you. Brought to you by the American Cancer Society and the Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups.
 
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