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How to Find a Cancer Treatment Trial: A 10-Step Guide
    Posted: 03/21/2005    Updated: 05/08/2009
Related Pages
Search for Clinical Trials 1
NCI's PDQ® Cancer Clinical Trials Registry.

Educational Materials About Clinical Trials 2
What clinical trials are, how they work, and other educational materials for patients and professionals.
Related Information
View/Print a PDF of this guide 3

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After Finding a Trial: Step 9

Discuss Your Options With Your Doctor

To make a final decision, you will want to know the possible risks and benefits of all the various treatment options open to you. You may decide that joining a trial for which you are eligible is your best option, or you may decide not to join a trial. It is your choice.

For further guidance, see Participating in a Trial: Questions to Ask Your Doctor 4.



Table of Links

1http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/search
2http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/learning
3http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/finding/treatment-trial-guide-pdf
4http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/learning/questions-to-ask-about-participat
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