We often receive enquiries from patients and
their families about clinical trials and encourage them to talk to their
medical team about being involved.
Clinical
trials are an important final step in the development of promising new cancer
drugs and treatments. Thanks to clinical trials, many people with cancer are
now living longer with a better quality of life. For more information about
clinical trials and how trials contribute to the improved safety and
effectiveness of cancer treatments, take a look at our booklet, Understanding
Clinical Trials and Research
The best
person to help you decide whether or not to participate in a clinical trial is
your doctor. However, your doctor may not be aware of all of the trials
available in Victoria and if they are of benefit to you. This is why the
Victorian Cancer Trials Link website was created - it is an online, searchable
portal of all cancer clinical trials in Victoria and can help you and your
doctor search for a relevant clinical trial. By using the revised website you can
also:
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Download
general information about cancer clinical trials
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Download
a list of questions to take to your doctor, to help start your conversation
about clinical trials
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Save
and subscribe your search, to receive new trials that have been added to the
website
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Read
about other people's experiences of being in a cancer clinical trial
Recent
improvements would not have been a success without people sharing their own
experiences. Steve Solomonson, pictured above with Christie Allan, Project
Officer at Cancer Council Victoria, is one of the many instrumental people who provided
feedback throughout the development of the website. The improved website was
launched in May to raise awareness and increase knowledge of clinical trials
across the state.
Start your search now by visiting www.cancervic.org.au/trials.
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