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In this section: Oncology Center of Excellence

Cancer Community Resources

Information for patients, survivors and families

Cancer Community Resources

OCE aims to help patients and consumers learn more about types of cancer, cancer treatment, and participating in clinical trials. We have gathered information below on several topics from the FDA, the U.S. National Cancer Institute, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Cancer Education Videos

How are Cancer Drugs Approved?
What is Accelerated approval?
What is Precision Medicine?
Importance of Scheduling
and Updating Cancer Screenings

Cancer Fact Sheets

Cancer Fact Sheets

About Clinical Trials

About Clinical Trials

FDA: Clinical Trial Diversity

FDA: Patient-Friendly Language for Cancer Clinical Trials

NCI: Taking Part in Cancer Research Studies (PDF)

NCI: Donating Your Blood, Tissue and Other Samples

NCI: Learn About Cancer Prevention Clinical Trials (PDF)

Does Your Community Organization Work with Cancer Researchers?

Community Cancer Research

Community and advocacy organizations are encouraged to explore OCE Scientific Interest Areas in the FDA Broad Agency Announcement.

Additional Information

Upcoming OCE-Stakeholder Meetings

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