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On-Line Education for the Public and Patients

Learning About Clinical Trials A great starting place for both healthcare professionals and consumers. Links to the National Cancer Institute's many resources on clinical trials, including some of those provided below. http://cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/learning Cancer Clinical Trials: The Basic Workbook This self-modulated resource is designed for individuals who want to develop a basic understanding of clinical trials. Each section is followed by an exercise or review questions. http://cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/resources/basicworkbook Cancer Clinical Trials: The In-Depth Program This resource is designed for health care professionals and others who seek a more in-depth understanding of clinical trials. http://cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/resources/in-depth-program Cancer Research: A Guide to Clinical Trials This is an online service designed to educate and empower cancer patients and their caregivers. This easy-to-use program enables users to educate themselves about cancer clinical trials through a step-by-step interactive curriculum. This program was developed by the Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups and its patient advocate members, many of whom are cancer survivors who know first-hand the struggle to learn about treatment options, particularly those that involve clinical trials. http://www.cancertrialshelp.org/selfStudyGuide_public.jsp How to Find a Cancer Treatment Trial This guide can help a user find a cancer treatment trial that might be appropriate for them. It provides a number of steps including how to gather information on their diagnosis, how to search for a trial, and how to communicate with the healthcare professionals involved. http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/finding/treatment-trial-guide See also: On-line Training/Education for Healthcare Professionals