Introduction
Given your interest in clinical trials, it is likely that you
already know quite a bit about how they work, the barriers associated
with them, and why they are important.
Whether you are a health care professional who wants to find ways
to reach your community, a member of a patient group who wants to
educate its members, or someone who wants to engage your group or
organization to initiate clinical trial outreach activities, this
guide can help you figure out avenues to support your activities. The
guide is not designed to be a comprehensive overview; rather, it
gives some examples of activities others have engaged in, and
provides tools and suggestions for implementation in your
community.
By informing your community about clinical trials, you can help people make
informed decisions about their cancer treatment or prevention
options, including the option of participation in a clinical trial.
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.
This workbook is designed to complement the other materials in the
National Cancer Institute Clinical Trials Education Series.
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