Clinical trials are an important treatment option for many people with cancer. Trials may provide you with access to treatment options that are not otherwise available. Your doctor—and our research specialists— will explain all of your options and the benefits and potential risks of participating in a research study.
It is important that men and women of all ages and backgrounds participate in clinical trials, as this helps scientists better care for the entire community. Each trial has eligibility criteria, or rules, about who can and cannot be in that study. These criteria are in place to make the research as helpful and valid as possible.