Major pharmaceutical companies continually research and develop new medications and treatments, which must be shown to be safe and effective before doctors can prescribe them to patients. Through Breast Cancer Clinical Trials, researchers test the effects of new medications on a group of volunteers with Breast Cancer. Following a strict protocol and using carefully controlled conditions, researchers evaluate the investigational drugs under development and measure the ability of the new drug to treat Breast Cancer, its safety, and any possible side effects.

Some patients with Breast Cancer are reluctant to take part in clinical trials for fear of getting no treatment at all for their Breast Cancer. This is simply not true. Patients with Breast Cancer who participate in Breast Cancer Clinical Trials receive the most effective therapy available for their condition -- or they may receive Breast Cancer treatments that are being evaluated for future use. These Breast Cancer drugs may be even more effective than the current Breast Cancer treatment.

In addition, Breast Cancer Clinical Trials are no-cost alternatives and are usually accompanied by free medical evaluations as part of the clinical trial.
The following web sites offer information and services to help you find a Breast Cancer Clinical Trial that is right for you.

The National Cancer Institute:
NCI lists 8,000+ Clinical Trials currently accepting participants.

Trial Check:
Used by the American Cancer Society, Trial Check is a Clinical Trial database of all federal registerd Cancer studies and will identify trials that fit your particular needs.  For more information about Trial Check, call: 877/227-8451

ClinicalTrials.gov
This registry of federally and privately supported Clinical Trials  provides information about the specific purpose of each Clinical Trial, Trial locations, phone numbers and description of who qualifies.

Mayo Clinic:
Here you will find an extensive list of Breast Cancer Clinical Trials, although the Mayo Clinic often conducts additional Clinical Trials that are not listed. To find out more, contact The Mayo Clinic