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Treatment Research Projects
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- Discovery and development of treatments that target the organ and neighboring tissue
- Surgical removal of a tumor
- Radiation therapy to an organ, such as breast
- Phase I, II, or III clinical trials
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- Discovery and development of systemically active ingredients
- Identification of molecular targets for drug discoveries
- Treatments given by mouth, IV Injection, or skin patch
- 'Systemic' treatment goes throughout the whole body or system, not just the affected organ or tumor
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- Combinations of local and systemic therapies to improve treatment effectiveness
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- Interventions used in addition to, or instead of, traditional treatments
- Acupuncture, meditation, herbal supplements, etc.
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- Resources/infrastructure that support drug development efforts; e.g., clinical trial networks and databanks
- Specimen resources
- Clinical trials groups related to treatment
- Informatics and information networks
- Epidemiological studies
- Education and training of investigators
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Additional Cancer Treatment Information for Patients and Health Professionals
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