Resources
Abramson Cancer Center Clinical Trials General Guide
Clinical trials have and continue to help cancer survivors live longer and have a better quality of life. Because of research through clinical trials, scientists and cancer researchers have been able to translate discoveries into new treatments for cancer.
Information on Clinical Trials at the Abramson Cancer Center
Filed under: General Resources, Patient Resources
Abramson Cancer Center Clinical Trials Information Service
Search for clinical trials by therapeutic areas of adult and pediatric cancer treatments or prevention and early detection, as well as by diseases and trial phases.
ACC Clinical Trials Information Service
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Choosing Wisely ASCP
"Choosing Wisely" -- ten things physicians and patients should question. Compiled by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
Filed under: Patient Resources
Choosing Wisely ASH
"Choosing Wisely" -- five things physicians and patients should question. Compiled by the American Society of Hematology.
Filed under: Patient Resources
Consumer Reports Guide to Tests and Treatments
Consumer Reports health information about tests and treatments: plain-language guides to prepare for discussions and decisions about the most commonly used tests, imaging methods, drugs and procedures.
Consumer Reports Health Tests and Treatments
Filed under: Patient Resources
Lab Tests Online
A public resource on clinical lab testing designed to help patients or family caregivers better understand the many clinical lab tests that are part of routine care as well as diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of conditions and diseases. Produced by the American Association for Clinical Chemistry in collaboration with a number of other professional societies.
Filed under: Patient Resources
My Cancer Genome
A freely available online personalized cancer medicine resource and decision-making tool for physicians, patients, caregivers and researchers that provides information on specific gene mutations. Managed by the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center which gives users up-to-date information on what mutations are present in cancers and the related therapeutic implications.
http://www.mycancergenome.org/
Filed under: Patient Resources
MyBiopsy
Source of Information about Cancer Diagnosis by the College of American Pathologists.
http://www.cap.org/apps/microsites/MyBiopsy/index.html
Filed under: Patient Resources
NIH Clinical Trials Registry
The NIH provides a searchable registry and results database of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world. While the registry offers specific details about each trial’s purpose and the eligibility of participants, this information should be used in conjunction with advice from health care professionals.
Filed under: Patient Resources, Physician Resources
OncoLink
Cancer resources for patients and healthcare professionals. OncoLink was founded in 1994 by Penn cancer specialists with a mission to help cancer patients, families, health care professionals and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge.
http://www.oncolink.org/index.cfm
Filed under: Patient Resources
Research and Clinical Trials at Penn Medicine
A clinical trial is a research study involving patient volunteers that are conducted to find safe and effective treatments for a variety of health conditions. They are critical to the advancement of medicine and improving patient health. Participating in clinical trials offers patients the opportunity to try new and effective treatments that could potentially improve their condition while taking part in vital research that can benefit many future patients. Information on Clinical Trials at Penn.
Information on Clinical Trials at Penn
Filed under: General Resources, Patient Resources
Understanding Your Lab Tests
Some help with deciphering Lab Reports from the American Association for Clinical Chemistry, including an interactive sample lab report that provides explanations of the elements found on a typical lab report, and articles on reference ranges, quality, and reliability of lab tests, as well as the patient’s role in the testing process.
http://labtestsonline.org/understanding/
Filed under: Patient Resources
