Taking Part in Cancer Treatment Research Studies

Taking Part in Cancer Treatment Research Studies
Title:
Taking Part in Cancer Treatment Research Studies
Format:
EPUB
USA Price: 
Stock:
Digital Download
GPO Stock Number:
017-300-00059-8
ISBN:
9780160947605
Description

Taking Part in Cancer Treatment Research Studies is a booklet for people with cancer who are interested in learning about clinical trials, which are research studies that involve people.

The booklet explains how your rights are protected, the benefits and risks of taking part in a clinical trial, questions for you to think about and discuss with your doctor, and how to find a trial you may be eligible for.

Agency website: https://www.cancer.gov/

Table of Contents
  • What Are Clinical Trials?
  • Why Are Clinical Trials Important?
  • Clinical Trials Take Place in Phases
  • Clinical Trials Follow Strict Guidelines
  • Who Can Join a Clinical Trial?
  • Randomization
  • Patient Safety
  • Paying for Clinical Trials
  • Deciding to Take Part in Clinical Trials
  • Questions to Ask
  • How to Join a Clinical Trial
Audience

Cancer patients

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