Facts about cancer clinical trials

The Victorian Cancer Trials Link is here to provide information about clinical trials and practical support for people considering participating in a trial.

What is a cancer clinical trial?

A cancer clinical trial is a research study that examines if new ways of preventing, screening for, diagnosing or treating cancer work better than what is currently being used and is safe. Most clinical trials in Victoria are treatment trials.

Cancer researchers recruit volunteers to participate in clinical trials to test how well new approaches work and to see if there are any problems or side effects.

If the new way is proven to provide a better outcome for people, it may become the standard of care for people with cancer in the future.

New resource for Victorian First Nations peoples

Clinical trials can benefit the health of First Nations peoples as they provide new and promising treatment options for a range of diseases, including cancer.

This new information brochure developed by TrialHub in partnership with Victoria’s First Nations community includes bright and vibrant bespoke artwork called The Gift of Healing by renowned Victorian Indigenous artist, Dixon Patten.  Dixon is a proud Gunnai, Yorta Yorta, Gunditjmara, Dhudhuroa man with bloodlines from Wemba Wemba, Barapa Barapa, Djab Wurrung, Wiradjuri, Yuin, Wodi Wodi,  Wolgal, Monaro. 

Download a digital version or contact TrialHub to request print files in A4 and A3 (poster)