A lot of information about cancer trials is available on the internet. Some websites are excellent, others have misleading or out-of-date information. The sites listed below are considered by doctors to contain accurate information and are regularly updated.
- www.controlled-trials.com
Lists all the current controlled trials taking place in the UK.
- www.ctu.mrc.ac.uk - Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Unit
Contains information about clinical trials.
- www.cancerhelp.org.uk - Cancer Research UK
Contains patient information on all types of cancer and has a cancer research clinical trials database to allow people to identify suitable trials.
- pfsearch.ukcrn.org.uk - National Cancer Research Network
Has details of all National Cancer Research Network research trials.
- www.cancer.gov - National Cancer Institute - National Institute of Health - USA
Gives comprehensive information on cancer and treatments, including trials in the USA.
- www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk - NHS Direct online
NHS health information site for England. Covers all aspects of health, illness and treatments.
- www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk - NHS Direct online for Wales
NHS health information site for Wales. Covers all aspects of health, illness and treatments.
- www.nhs24.com - NHS Direct online for Scotland
NHS health information site for Scotland. Covers all aspects of health, illness and treatments.
- www.intelihealth.com - drug and medicines information
Easy to use and free from medical jargon. Has patient information leaflets which can be printed off.