Clinical trials are research studies that test new treatments in people with cancer.
These studies may include new drugs, new approaches to surgery or radiation therapy, new combinations of treatments, or new methods, such as gene therapy. Some new studies focus on individuals who are at risk, but have yet to develop cancer, to determine if early intervention can prevent the disease. These include chemotherapy prevention and some hormonal therapies. Not everyone is. To qualify for a particular trial, your type and stage of cancer are important, along with other factors such as your age, gender, and prior cancer treatment experience.