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About Clinical Trials

A clinical trial is a research study involving human volunteers that is designed to answer specific health questions. Carefully conducted clinical trials are the safest and most effective way to find new methods to prevent, diagnose, and treat breast cancer and to improve the quality of life of cancer survivors.

• Understanding Clinical Trials
  Learn about the different types of clinical trials that are available.
• How Trials Have Improved Breast Cancer Care
  Clinical trials have advanced every aspect of breast cancer care. See our timeline of practice-changing trials.
• Clinical Trials-Frequently Asked Questions
  Get answers to the most common questions about clinical trials.
• Why Take Part
  Learn why clinical trials are critical to cancer care.
• Questions For My Doctor
  Review questions to ask your doctor before you decide to enroll in a trial.
• Financial & Insurance Concerns
  Learn about how state laws concerning insurance coverage for clinical trials vary across the country. You should never enroll in a clinical trial until you are fully aware of what costs will or will not be covered by your insurance carrier or the clinical trial sponsor.