These resources from Cancer.net provide information, written with patients in mind, on varied topics related to cancer, healthcare and the medical field, and clinical research. This list is not exhaustive and will be updated periodically. If you have suggestions, please email the Research Community Forum.
I. General Information
II. Research and Advocacy
III. Introduction to Cancer Research
I. General Information
- Cancer.net | Cancer.net provides timely, comprehensive, oncologist-approved information from ASCO that brings expertise and resources to people living with cancer and those who care for and about them, to help patients and families make informed health care decisions
- General Information | Cancer.net
- Drug Approval and Labeling | Cancer.net
- Medical News: How to Know if it's Accurate | Cancer.net
- Evaluating Cancer Information on the Internet | Cancer.net
- Journals and Magazines | Cancer.net
- Health Insurance Coverage and Clinical Trials | Cancer.net
- Questions to Ask the Research Team | Cancer.net
II. Research and Advocacy
- Research and Advocacy | Cancer.net
- PRE-ACT (Preparatory Education about Clinical Trials) | Cancer.net
- Understanding the Patient's Role in Cancer Research | Cancer.net
- The Patient Advocate's Role in Cancer Research | Cancer.net
- Taking Part in Cancer Treatment Research Studies | National Cancer Institute
- Patient Safety and Informed Consent | Cancer.net
- Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups: This nonprofit organization is dedicated to increasing quality of life and survival of patients with cancer through increasing participation in cancer clinical trials. The website offers numerous educational resources and a Trial Search Capability. | Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups
- Clinical Trials: ASCO's patient website, Cancer.net, offers patient education materials regarding clinical trials. The website also includes patients' stories about their participation in clinical trials and a podcast. All of these resources are free to access. | Cancer.net
III. Introduction to Cancer Research
- Introduction to Cancer Research | Cancer.net
- Understanding the Publication and Format of Cancer Research Studies | Cancer.net
- Understanding Cancer Research Study Design and How to Evaluate Results | Cancer.net
- Drug Discovery and Development | Cancer.net