Clinical Trials

What to know

If you have cancer, you may choose to join a clinical trial.

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Overview

A clinical trial is a scientific study to find out which treatments or devices are safe and if they work well. Clinical trials are very important. They help doctors learn about cancer and develop better treatments that can help you and other people in the future.

Ask your doctor or visit the National Cancer Institute's to learn more about clinical trials that may be right for you.

Should You Join a Clinical Trial?

Watch to learn three reasons you might want to join a cancer clinical trial.

More information

  • (National Cancer Institute)
  • (National Cancer Institute)