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Cancer Research for the Ozarks
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Cancer Research for the Ozarks is a Community Clinical Oncology Program
originated and funded by the National Cancer Institute and supported by both St.
John's and CoxHealth. Cancer Research for the Ozarks is one of more than 50
CCOPs nationally that conduct cancer research through the NCI and its designated
research groups.
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Cancer Research for the Ozarks has enrolled more than 3,900 participants in
research trials since it opened in 1987.
What are clinical trials and why
are they important?
According to the NCI, clinical trials are research studies that test how well
new medical approaches work. Clinical trials can provide scientific answers
about better ways to prevent and treat cancer. As participants in a cancer
clinical trial, people have the opportunity to contribute to important research
in the fight against cancer.
What are the benefits of being in
a clinical trial?
Participants have access to promising new approaches that are often not
available outside of clinical trials; the treatment or approach being studied
may be more effective than the current standard; participants receive regular,
thorough care from their doctors and cancer research nurses; participants may be
the first to benefit from a new method being studied in the trial.
Where can I get more information
about clinical trials?
People interested in
participating in a clinical trial should first talk to their physician or health
care professional.
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Cancer Research for the Ozarks
1730 E. Republic Road, Suite V
Springfield, MO 65804|
417-269-4520 or 1-800-821-7532
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St. John's C.H. "Chub" O'Reilly Cancer Center
2055 S. Fremont
Springfield, MO 65804
417-8230-2539 or 1-800-909-8326
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Cancer Information Service, sponsored by the NCI
1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
TTY: 1-800-332-8615
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