Lung cancer clinical trials

Medications used today to  treat cancer and other diseases all went through the clinical trial process prior to approval. It is thanks to patients like you who participated in trials that we have the current treatment options we do for lung cancer. All over the world, researchers are working to find new and more effective treatments for lung cancer and you can be part of that process through joining a clinical trial. 

Overviews of clinical trials 

Taking part in cancer treatment research studies (National Cancer Institute)

About clinical trials (ASCO's Cancer.net)

Clinical trials: What you need to know (American Cancer Society)

Learn about clinical studies (ClinicalTrials.gov)

The importance of clinical trials

Understanding the importance of clinical trials: What you need to know (CancerCare Connect Workshop)

The importance of clinical trials: An interview with Dr. Charles M. Balch (Patient Resource)

Why are cancer clinical trials important? (Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups)

Patient perspectives on clinical trials

Understanding clinical trials from the patient's perspective (Consumer Health Sourcebook)

Patient Perspective (Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation)

Clinical trials and insurance 

States requiring coverage of clinical trial costs (National Cancer Institute)

Clinical trials:State laws about insurance coverage (American Cancer Society)

 

Find a lung cancer clinical trial at 1-800-698-0931

There are hundreds of lung cancer clinical trials going on all over the country. To help you easily find those right for you or a loved one, we offer the Lung Cancer Clinical Trial Matching Service at 1-800-698-0931. 

You will speak with a Clinical Trial Navigator to identify appropriate trials and can receive information to discuss with the treatment team either by mail or e-mail. Or, you can search the database directly by  clicking here.