What are diagnostic tests?

What are diagnostic tests?

Clinical trials are research studies involving people. Search diagnostic test new ways of doctors, treat people with the disease and improve quality of life.

Researchers have designed cancer diagnostic tests to test new ways:

• Cancer treatment
• Detect and diagnose cancer
• Prevent Cancer
• Manage side effects with symptoms of cancer and its treatment

The clinical trial in the long process that begins with research in a laboratory is the final step. Before using any new treatments with people in clinical trials, researchers have worked for many years to understand the effects of cancer cells in the laboratory and in animals. They can also try to detect the side effects of it which can be due to it.

At any time you or the loved ones need treatment for cancer, clinical trials are an option. Tests are available for all phases of cancer. It is a myth that they are only for those who have advanced cancer who is not responding to the treatment. To see the tests, see NCI-supported clinical trials.

Each test consists of a person's charge, usually a doctor, called the chief investigator, the chief investigator prepares a plan for the test, which is called the protocol. Defines the protocol to be used during the trial.  It also includes information that helps the doctor decide whether this treatment is right for you or not. The protocols include:

• Reason for testing
• Who can join the test (which is called "Eligibility Criteria")
• How many people are required to test
• Any medicines or other treatments that will be given, how they will be given, dose, and how often
• What medical tests will be done and how often
• What kind of information will be collected about the participants?

Why are clinical trials important?

Today, people are living a long life with the successful treatment of cancer, which is the result of previous clinical trials. Through diagnostic tests, doctors determine that new treatments are safe and effective and work better than current treatment. Diagnostic tests also help us in detecting new ways to prevent and detect cancer. And they help us to improve the quality of life for people during and after treatment. When you take part in clinical trials, you add about our knowledge of cancer and help future patients improve cancer care. Clinical trials are important for progressing against cancer.