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Suggested questions for patients to ask their doctors when they learn they have cancer and want to know what to expect next.

Cancer can cause different symptoms, such as abnormal bumps, night sweats, or unexplained weight gain or loss. Only a doctor can tell if symptoms are caused by cancer or some other problem.

Assent is the process of involving children in the decision to take part in research studies.

Information about why clinical trials may end early.

Scientific review ensures that studies are based on sound science, which contributes to the safety of clinical trial participants. Learn about the role of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), Data and Safety Monitoring Boards (DSMBs), and government agenci

Information about how the rights and safety of people who take part in clinical trials are protected.

Information to help people think about whether taking part in a cancer clinical trial is right for them. Covers benefits and risks of taking part, as well as eligibility criteria.

Information about the ways in which clinical trial participants are protected before and during the conduct of a study.

Suggested questions to ask your doctor, if you are thinking about taking part in a clinical trial.

Stem cell transplants are procedures that restore blood-forming stem cells in cancer patients who have had theirs destroyed by very high doses of chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Learn about the types of transplants and side effects that may occur.