If you or someone you know is considering taking part in an oncology clinical trial, this brochure is for you. It is intended to help you understand what oncology trials are, and what you can expect should you or a loved one enroll.
We developed this brochure together with subject matter experts, patient advocates, and members of the public, to make sure the topics, language, images, and design are appropriate and engaging.
This brochure was also reviewed by an Institutional Review Board (IRB), which is also known as an independent ethics committee. The IRB review ensures the brochure follows ethical guidelines for providing information about clinical research to patients and the public.
Topics Include:
- Introduction to oncology clinical trials
- What kind of questions do researchers want to answer?
- What types of treatments are being researched?
- What happens in oncology trials?
- What are the possible risks and benefits?
