A fact sheet that defines investigational drugs (drugs under study, but not yet FDA approved) and describes how patients and doctors can obtain them.
Review Date: December 06, 2012
NIH National Cancer Institute
Curious about a product that says it can treat or cure cancer? Be skeptical. Learn what signs to watch out for and talk to your doctor before trying anything new.
Review Date: December 18, 2012
Federal Trade Commission
Search for NCI clinical trials now accepting participants, find clinical trial results, and learn what clinical trials are, how they work, why they're useful, patient care costs, and more.
Review Date: December 10, 2012
NIH National Cancer Institute
Learn about healing philosophies, approaches, and complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies used with or instead of traditional cancer treatments.
Review Date: March 02, 2011
NIH National Cancer Institute
Gene therapy is an experimental treatment that involves introducing genetic material into a person’s cells to fight disease. This fact sheet answers questions about gene therapy for cancer.
Review Date: December 06, 2012
NIH National Cancer Institute
This guide will help you to look for a cancer treatment clinical trial that might benefit you. Learn about clinical trials for your type and stage of cancer.
Review Date: November 02, 2012
NIH National Cancer Institute
Cancer treatment clinical trials are research studies to find better ways to treat cancer. Clinical trials often compare the standard treatment with a new treatment that doctors hope will be better. Find out if you would benefit from participating in a clinical trial.
Review Date: November 02, 2012
NIH National Cancer Institute
This page links to educational materials about clinical trials. Learn what clinical trials are, how they work, why they're useful, patient care costs, and more.
Review Date: December 10, 2012
NIH National Cancer Institute
Pain may be caused by the cancer itself, by the treatment, or by the side effects of the treatment. Most pain experts agree that 90-95% of all cancer-related pain CAN be successfully treated. Patients and health care professionals can work as a team to manage pain and discomfort.
Review Date: September 26, 2011
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Answers to the questions about Cancell/Entelev, a liquid mixture promoted as a treatment for cancer and other diseases.
Review Date: March 08, 2011
NIH National Cancer Institute
Answers to frequently asked questions about laetrile and amydalin, chemical compounds used as a treatment for cancer worldwide. Laetrile has not been approved by the FDA.
Review Date: March 02, 2011
NIH National Cancer Institute
Learn about the use of Selected Vegetables/Sun’s Soup, names given to several different mixtures of vegetables and herbs being studied as treatments for cancer and other medical conditions, including acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Review Date: December 10, 2012
NIH National Cancer Institute
Find answers to questions about the Gonzalez Regimen, a complex treatment plan based on the role of enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and other dietary factors that is promoted as a treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer.
Review Date: March 08, 2011
NIH National Cancer Institute
This fact sheet describes the ingredients contained in tea, and how tea might help to prevent cancer. Learn about research on the association between tea consumption and cancer risk.
Review Date: March 02, 2011
NIH National Cancer Institute
