Cancer Clinical Trials The In-depth Program

Scientific discoveries are providing more & more insights into the causes of cancer. Clinical trials (CT) help to move basic scientific research from the lab into treatments for people. By evaluating the results of these CT, we can find better treatments & ways to prevent, detect, & treat cancer. But, most people understand very little about CT, & there are many barriers that discourage both physicians & potential participants from taking part in CT. This guide will familiarize health care professionals & others with the ins & outs of CT. It describes how: the CT process works; CT are designed to obtain particular info.; CT advances standard cancer treatment; CT participants are safeguarded; people might face obstacles to participating in CT; & to find a local CT.Leonard, Barry is the author of 'Cancer Clinical Trials The In-depth Program', published 2004 under ISBN 9780756740047 and ISBN 0756740045.