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Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 94, No. 24, 1819,
December 18, 2002
© 2002 Oxford University Press
Press Release
Cancer Specialists in Disagreement About Purpose of Clinical Trials
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The primary purpose of clinical trials is to advance therapy for future patients. However, a new study reveals that many cancer specialists believe that the main purpose of these trials is to provide state-of-the-art treatment to patients considering trial participation. This finding appears in the December 18 issue of the Journal of the National