Clinical Trials in Surgical Oncology

As physicians and research scientists, we can affect change and improve cancer outcomes in many ways. Historically, physicians work at the ground level managing individual patients. At this level, we diagnose their illness, help them make decisions, treat their cancers, and follow them long term. This interaction is noble and defines our profession. In addition to this, as researchers, we can also affect change at a population level. Research scientists can define new mechanisms and targets in the laboratory that can lead to drug development and new treatment options for patients.
Source: Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research