Cancer

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Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation - - Details the research study by Stanford University for this treatment method of breast cancer.

Ascent-2: Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial - - Gives information for the Novacea Inc. study of the agent DN-101 in combination with Taxotere.

ASSIST-Trials: Ovarian Cancer - - Details information on clinical studies for this condition that use the Telik firm's drug-agent TLK286.

Biomarker Technologies: BT Test - - Biotech firm is seeking clinical participants for the evaluation of their blood test to detect breast cancer.

Breakthrough Generations Study - - This UK research inquiry will evaluate over 100,000 subjects to help determine causes of breast cancer.

Cancer411 - - A interactive resource offering patients and physicians clinical trial information.

Cancer Trials Support Unit - - Information about an NCI-funded program which facilitates participation in phase III clinical trials.

CancerAnswers: Breast - - Details the working of a clinical trials matching program.

CancerBACUP: MSO1 for Mesothelioma - - Information presented by a UK non-profit organization about a clinical trial for pleural mesothelioma.

CancerGuide: Finding Clinical Trials on the Net - - Overview guidance as presented by a cancer survivor.

City of Hope: Clinical Trials Online - - Search for research programs and current studies at the cancer center in Duarte, California.

CML Vaccine Clinical Trial - - Discussion of chronic myelogenous leukemia by the Antigenics firm and its cancer vaccine trial for AG-858.

Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups - - Resource for clinical trials and research. Information about experimental anticancer drugs, chemotherapy treatment and cooperative groups.

Criscom International - - Outlines the terms and progress of a research study related to cancer risk communication in hereditary breast, ovarian and colorectal cancers.

Emerging Med - - Provides a clinical trial service matching and referral service for cancer patients. Includes contact details.

EUROCARE - - Information about a European study on cancer patients survival and care. Related data files are available for download.

FDA: Cancer Clinical Trials Directory - - General resource by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

GMBTrial: Glioblastoma Multiforme - - Phase III clinical study with Transferrin-CRM107 for this type of brain tumor.

Hoosier Oncology Group - - Evaluates innovative and promising methods and approaches to cancer treatment through clinical studies.

International Cancer Research Portfolio - - Allows users to search a database of research projects including clinical trials as supported by major US and UK funding organizations.

Irofulven: Prostate Cancer - - Phase II clinical trial for hormone-refractory disease by the MGI Pharma company.

Kidney Cancer Vaccine Clinical Trial - - Information about the use of Oncophage, an experimental vaccine treatment for this condition by the pharmaceutical firm, Antigenics.

Lung Cancer Susceptibility and Outcomes Study - - Presents the work of Dr. David Christiani and his team at the Harvard School of Public Health on risk factors and treatment response.

M. D. Anderson Cancer Center: Clinical Trials - - Overview information as presented by this Houston, Texas hospital and research complex, as well as listings of ongoing institutional studies.

Melanoma Vaccine: Oncophage - - Discussion of melanoma by Antigenics, Inc. in the context of its vaccine therapy trials.

Multi-targeted Therapy.com - - Discussion of targeted anti-cancer therapies by Pfizer. Includes links to general information, and to clinical trial data and information.

NCI: Clinical Trials Search - - Comprehensive searchable registry presented by the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

Oncolink: Cancer Clinical Trials - - General information from this University of Pennsylvania source.

Palmetto Research: Breast Cancer - - Outlines a current study about the influence of diet and physical activity. Conducted by the University of South Carolina and the Palmetto Health system.

Prostate: Acapodene for PIN - - This firm is soliciting participants to a Phase II clinical trial with the hormonal agent toremifene for use in prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia which is thought to be a precursor condition to prostate cancer.

Roche: Herceptin Trial - - Gives details about the clinical trial involving the use of Herceptin as adjuvant therapy in HER2-positive patients with primary breast cancer. This resource is designed for use by patients and investigators.

Sister Study - - Describes a scientific inquiry on the genetic and environmental risk factors for breast cancer.

Siteman: Cervical Cancer Study - - Washington University institution seeks patient volunteers for a genetic research project.

Targit Trial - - Compares single-day targeted intra-operative radiotherapy to conventional post-operative radiotherapy for breast cancer.

UCSF Comprehensive Cancer Center: Clinical Trials - - Description and trials listing related to basic science, clinical research, epidemiology control and patient care programs at this San Francisco, California institution.

Us TOO International, Inc - - General information as presented by this support organization with links to trial finder services for prostate cancer.

Wales Cancer Trials Network - - Gives information on cancer research including current trials, centers, events, meetings, and links.