Not all clinical trials study cancer treatments. Clinical trials also study ways to improve quality of life and reduce side effects, as well as collect information to advance cancer research. These types of trials are called non-treatment, non-therapeutic, non-interventional, or observational studies. We recently introduced the importance of non-treatment clinical trials. Here we begin a new series focused on different types of non-treatment trials.
This month, we are highlighting trials that study ways to prevent or reduce side effects of cancer treatment. Visit the links below to learn more and find trials on Metastatic Trial Search studying new ways to manage side effects.
Managing Chemotherapy and Radiation Side Effects
- American Cancer Society: Managing Side Effects of Chemotherapy
- Cleveland Clinic: Chemotherapy and Radiation Side Effects
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN): NCCN Guidelines for Patients on Managing Nausea and Vomiting
Managing Immunotherapy Side Effects
- American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO): Side Effects of Immunotherapy
- American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO, Article and Video): Managing Side Effects of Immunotherapy
- NCCN: NCCN Guidelines for Patients on Managing Immunotherapy Side Effects
Managing Distress
MBC Clinical Trials
- Metastatic Trial Search: Trials for Managing Side Effects