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Resources

Here is a list of resources that can help you find more information about clinical trials, how to find them, where to find support, and more. Once you’ve looked through anything you found interesting, click the “finish” button at the bottom of the page to give us your feedback so we can improve this tool for other patients.

The Office of Clinical Research at Fox Chase Cancer Center is a centralized department that oversees and manages all clinical research studies at Fox Chase. The office also provides support for cancer prevention and control research. Here, you can search open clinical trials within Fox Chase to see if there is anything available to you.

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The staff at the REC is here to help you learn more about cancer risk, prevention, screening and treatment, like clinical trials. If you need support services, they can also refer you to other Fox Chase departments and programs or to local and national organizations. Visit their digital (online) library or request an appointment to speak to a staff member.

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There are several Social Workers available to Fox Chase Cancer Center patients and their families. Social Workers have an “MSW” (Master of Social Work) degree, which required them to complete two years of a graduate program in Social Work, after completing their college studies. Oncology Social Workers are trained in how to help people deal with the many life changes that can result from having a chronic disease like cancer, such as distress in response to diagnosis and treatment, impact of cancer on work, school, and finances, and navigating the healthcare system, among others.

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Fox Chase offers a wide range of support services to address all of your needs—physical, spiritual, and emotional. They’ve developed a comprehensive guide of the programs and services that we provide throughout your care, from cancer prevention to survivorship.

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Temple Health is committed to supporting the needs of our patients and greater community. Use this page to access programs and resources surrounding social assistance, preventative health, mental health, and other efforts that support your comprehensive health needs and help build a stronger, healthier community.

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Temple University Hospital offers an extensive range of medical, surgical and emergency services to meet the needs of patients in the Philadelphia region and beyond. Their doctors, nurses, and staff are committed to providing the best possible care to every patient who visits our hospital.

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The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Many people know them for their research, but they do a lot to attack cancer from every angle, promote healthy lifestyles to help you prevent cancer, research cancer and its causes to find more answers and better treatments, and fight for lifesaving policy changes. They provide everything from emotional support to the latest cancer information for those who have been touched by cancer.

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The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the federal government's principal agency for cancer research and training. As the leader of the cancer research enterprise, collectively known as the National Cancer Program, and the largest funder of cancer research in the world, NCI manages a broad range of research, training, and information dissemination activities that reach across the entire country, meeting the needs of all demographics—rich and poor, urban and rural, and all racial/ethnic populations. The NCI also  offers the Cancer Information Service, which you can call, chat with or email to find answers to cancer-related questions whether you are a patient, family or friend.

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Stand Up To Cancer works relentlessly to offer the newest, most effective, and most promising cancer treatments to patients quickly by bringing together the best minds to collaborate, innovate, and share cancer research. Here, you can find common questions about cancer clinical trials, what to expect, and help finding one, as well as patient and caregiver resources and support services.

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Cancer Support Community - Worldwide

As the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide, the Cancer Support Community is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. Here, you can find general information about clinical trials for cancer, including what they are, how they work, and tips on how you can find one.

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Cancer Support Community - Greater Philadelphia

Cancer Support Community - Greater Philadelphia: a comprehensive professional program of social and emotional support and education designed to enhance the mind, body, and spirit of people whose lives have been affected by cancer.

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Researchers constantly create new clinical trials. And various organizations list the open clinical trials. This helps people find ones that may be appropriate for them.

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A community where patients and families learn from others who have participated in clinical trials and for those who are curious about clinical research as a care option. If you who have already been in a trial, this is a great way to help others and be part of a supportive community.

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Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation

Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation is dedicated to providing education and information about clinical research. We work to raise awareness, enhance experiences, and strengthen communication and relationships among participants, research professionals, and the public. Their Community Resources Page contains a number of cancer and health related resources, some of which are disease-site specific and/or related to clinical trials for specific types of cancer.

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