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Clinical Trials

The William R. Bliss Cancer Center is committed to finding new, safe and effective ways to treat and prevent cancer. Our clinical research program is part of that commitment, which allows patients access to the latest trials without the need to travel.

For more information about clinical trials, contact us at 515-239-2621.

Types of Clinical Trials

We participate in three general types of clinical trials:

  • Cancer prevention trials aim to find ways to keep cancer from starting.
  • Cancer control trials are designed to find new ways to alleviate and control specific side effects of cancer treatments.
  • Cancer treatment trials compare standard treatments with new approaches, either using experimental treatments or new ways of using known therapies.

    • Eligibility

    Eligibility for participation in a clinical trial is based on a number of factors including age, gender, the type and stage of the cancer, previous treatment history and other medical conditions. To find out more information and eligibility requirements on a specific trial, please search our clinical trials online, or contact our clinical trials office at 515-239-2621.

    Partnerships

    The William R. Bliss Cancer Center has partnerships with:

  • The North Central Cancer Treatment Group at the Mayo Clinic
  • The Eastern Cooperative Oncology Unit through Harvard University
  • The National Cancer Institute
  • The Clinical Trials Support Unit provided as a service of the National Cancer Institute
  • The National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project

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