Where can I get more information about clinical trials?
Your hospital doctor is the best person to tell you whether there are any clinical trials that you may be able to join. S/he will also be able to answer any questions you may have.
If you would also like to read some more general information about trials, you may find these suggestions helpful:
CancerHelp (Cancer Research UK)
You can search here for trials available in your area and get some more detailed patient information on trials in general.
Understanding cancer research trials (clinical trials)
Cancerbackup booklet. You can view this online, or contact Cancerbackup for a free copy.
Clinical trials. Your questions answered
Royal Marsden (a hospital in England) - online booklet.
National Cancer Research Network (NCRN)
The NCRN is a managed research network dedicated to providing a world-class health service infrastructure to support cancer
research in England. It aims to double the number of patients, in the next four years, entering clinical trials.
Cancer Index (guide to internet resources for cancer)
A directory of internet sites on clinical trials.