About clinical trials Advances in medicine and science are the
results of new ideas and approaches developed through research.
New cancer treatments must prove to be safe and effective in
scientific studies with a certain number of patients before they
can be made widely available. Through clinical trials,
researchers learn which approaches are more effective than
others. This is the best way to test a new treatment. Today's
standard treatments were first shown to be effective in clinical
trials. Additional trials will help find new and better
treatments. Am I a candidate for a clinical trial? Every
clinical trial has different patient requirements. Consult your
physician or oncologist to determine whether or not a clinical
trial is right for you. For more information, visit the
following resources: - Learn About Clinical Trials, National
Cancer Institute (NCI) Includes links to NCI articles, including
"Clinical Trials: Questions and Answers," "What is a Clinical
Trial?," "Should I Take Part in a Clinical Tri