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PDQ (Physician Data Query)
An NCI database that contains the latest information about cancer treatment, screening, prevention, genetics, supportive care, and complementary and alternative medicine, plus clinical trials
PDQ® - NCI's Comprehensive Cancer Database
Full description of the NCI PDQ database.
Cancer Information Summaries
Clear descriptions of the latest cancer information reviewed and updated monthly by cancer experts
PDQ® Cancer Information Summaries: Adult Treatment
Treatment options for adult cancers.

PDQ® Cancer Information Summaries: Pediatric Treatment
Treatment options for childhood cancers.

PDQ® Cancer Information Summaries: Supportive Care
Side effects of cancer treatment, management of cancer-related complications and pain, and psychosocial concerns.

PDQ® Cancer Information Summaries: Screening/Detection (Testing for Cancer)
Tests or procedures that detect specific types of cancer.

PDQ® Cancer Information Summaries: Prevention
Risk factors and methods to increase chances of preventing specific types of cancer.

PDQ® Cancer Information Summaries: Genetics
Genetics of specific cancers and inherited cancer syndromes, and ethical, legal, and social concerns.

PDQ® Cancer Information Summaries: Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Information about complementary and alternative forms of treatment for cancer patients.
Clinical Trials
Approximately 2,000 open/active and 13,000 closed clinical trials for cancer treatment, screening, prevention, genetics, and supportive care
Search for Clinical Trials
NCI's PDQ® database of cancer clinical trials.

Help Using the Basic Clinical Trial Search Form
Information about using the Physician Data Query (PDQ®) clinical trials database, including an explanation of its contents and search techniques.

Help Using the Advanced Clinical Trial Search Form
Information about using the Physician Data Query (PDQ®) clinical trials database, including an explanation of its contents and search techniques. The advanced search form allows you to choose from a variety of criteria to develop your search strategy.

A Quick Reference Guide for Submitting Clinical Trials to PDQ®
How to include your trial in NCI's clinical trials database.

Questions and Answers About Submitting Clinical Trials to PDQ®
FAQs regarding clinical trial submission.

PDQ® Protocol Submission Checklist
Items to be included with your protocol submission.

Online PDQ Protocol Submission Instructions
Instructions for submitting your protocol electronically.

Online PDQ Protocol Submission Form
Cancer Genetics Services
Cancer Genetics Services Directory: Background and Purpose (PDQ®)
Description of the cancer genetics services directory and the qualifications of the professionals who are included.

Search: Cancer Genetics Services Directory
Directory of professionals who provide services related to cancer genetic risk assessment, counseling, and testing.
Other Ways to Get PDQ Information
CIPS Licensing and Distribution Program: License Application Package
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