A cancer (or oncology) clinical trial is a study done with cancer patients, usually to evaluate new treatments.

Each study is designed to answer specific scientific questions that lead to the development of improved ways to help cancer patients; is the new treatment better than what we do now? These studies look at different combinations and timing of various treatment modalities (biotherapy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery).

The benefits for patients participating in a clinical trial may include:

• access to the most recent treatments
• the hope for a cure for their condition
• the hope for a longer life
• the possibility of improved quality of life
• second opinions by the national research oncologists working on the studies
• intense monitoring and follow-up of their disease and treatment
• making an important personal contribution to the advance of cancer treatment technologies and knowledge

Each study enrolls patients with a certain type of cancer, stage and health status. To be eligible, patients must fit the requirements for a study.

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