| Scientific discoveries are providing more and more insights into the causes of cancer. Many of these successes are limited to the laboratory and have yet to be translated into improved care for people with cancer.
Clinical trials help move basic scientific research from the laboratory into treatments for people. By evaluating the results of these trials, we can find better treatments and ways to prevent, detect, and treat cancer. The more people that participate in clinical trials, the faster we can answer the critical research questions that will lead us to better treatment and prevention options for all cancers.
Research has shown that the general public is either unaware of clinical trials as a treatment or prevention option or misinformed about the clinical trail process. Most people understand very little about clinical trials. The reason for this lack of understanding is complex and there is no simple solution.
In this issue of Tumorrow, we hope to answer some questions about clinical trials to help you understand why they are important, how they work and how participant’s safety is protected.
Enjoy reading this issue of Tumorrow.
Flora Yong
Senior Nurse Manager
Assistant Editor
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