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Clinical trials (research studies) to evaluate new ways to treat cancer are an important option for many patients with esophageal cancer. In some studies, all patients receive the new treatment. In others, doctors compare different therapies by giving the new treatment to one group of patients and the usual (standard) therapy to another group. Through research, doctors learn new, more effective ways to treat cancer.
More information about research studies can be found in the National Cancer Institute (NCI) publication
Taking Part in Clinical Trials: What Cancer Patients Need To Know at:
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/overview/page4
NCI's Web site has a section on clinical trials at:
cancer.gov/clinical_trials
This section provides general information about clinical trials and detailed information about specific ongoing studies. This information is also available from the Cancer Information Service at:
1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237). For deaf and hard of hearing callers with TTY equipment, the number is 1-800-332-8615.
Radiation Therapy and You at:
www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/radiation-therapy-and-you
Chemotherapy and You at:
www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/chemotherapy-and-you
Pain Control: A Guide for People with Cancer and Their Families at:
www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/paincontrol
Useful NCI booklets that suggest ways for patients to cope with the side effects they experience during and after cancer treatment.
Patients and their families may want to read the National Cancer Institute booklet
Eating Hints for Cancer Patients, at:
www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/eatinghints
Contains many useful suggestions and recipes.
Providing Emotional Support
Living with a serious disease is challenging. Apart from having to cope with the physical and medical challenges, people with cancer face many worries, feelings, and concerns that can make life difficult. They may find they need help coping with the emotional as well as the practical aspects of their disease. In fact, attention to the emotional burden of having cancer is often a part of a patient's treatment plan. The support of the health care team (doctors, nurses, social workers), support groups, and patient to patient networks can help people feel less isolated and distressed, and improve the quality of their lives. Cancer support groups provide a setting in which cancer patients can talk about living with cancer with others who may be having similar experiences. Patients may want to speak to a member of their health care team about finding a support group.
Many also find useful information in NCI fact sheets and booklets, including
Taking Time at:
www.cancer.gov/cancer_information/doc_img.aspx?viewid=21a46445-a5c8-4fee-95a3-d9d0d665077a
Facing Forward at:
www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/life-after-treatment
National Cancer Institute Information Resources
You may want more information for yourself, your family, and your doctor. The following National Cancer Institute (NCI) services are available to help you.
Telephone
Cancer Information Service (CIS) at:
cis.nci.nih.gov/
Provides accurate, up to date information on cancer to patients and their families, health professionals, and the general public. Information specialists translate the latest scientific information into understandable language and respond in English, Spanish, or on TTY equipment.
Toll free: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
TTY (for deaf and hard of hearing callers): 1-800-332-8615
Internet
cancer.gov
NCI's Web site contains comprehensive information about cancer causes and prevention, screening and diagnosis, treatment and survivorship; clinical trials; statistics; funding, training, and employment opportunities; and the Institute and its programs.
See the complete index of
What You Need To Know About Cancer publications at:
www.cancer.gov/cancer_information/list.aspx?viewid=920AFA90-5547-4739-8D2D-89968F77A87D
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References:
www.cancer.gov
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