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

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

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.

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

Learn about tests and procedures that diagnose cancer. Your doctor may ask about personal and family medical history or order lab tests, imaging scans, or a biopsy.

Approximately 250 scientific stakeholders and leaders from academia, government, industry, and advocacy will gather in Washington, DC, July 29–31 for the NCI Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI) Symposium.

Learn what off-label drug use is and its role in cancer treatment.

Hair loss, also called alopecia, is a side effect of cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Learn how to cope with and manage hair loss. Listen to tips from others who have experienced hair loss.

The research will create in vitro models of the fallopian-ovarian interaction within a normal ovulation context to examine key aspects of the ovarian microenvironment during tumor initiation and progression.