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Clinical trials can be an important resource for patients at every stage of their cancer diagnosis, but understanding the scientific terms, study protocols and process can be intimidating to many patients. Learn more about what each phase of a clinical trial means and how patients can help advance new treatments.

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Your guide to understanding clinical trials

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Early phase clinical trials provide cutting-edge treatment options to cancer patients

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GI cancer doctor calls Surgeon General's alcohol warning 'meaningful and important'

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Calendar celebrates resilience, benefits cancer research and patients

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Christian Capitini brings strong research, clinical expertise as cancer center's acting director

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Second opinion offers treatment and hope after brain cancer diagnosis

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Individualized cancer treatment takes Jeff from stage 4 to cancer-free

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Immunotherapy clinical trial halts growth of Doug's rare sarcoma

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