Research and clinical trials
All cancer treatments have to be fully researched before they can be used for everyone. This is so we know that they work, they are better than the treatments already available and they are safe.
There are currently clinical trials for anal cancer taking place in the UK. Each trial has certain entry conditions for who can take part. You should speak to your doctor if you are interested in a trial and they can say if it is suitable for you. You should fully understand how the trial works before you take part.
Research into anal cancer
Researchers are currently looking at better ways to treat anal cancer and manage treatment side effects.
Find a clinical trial
Our clinical trials database has open, closed and result summaries of trials in the UK.
What are clinical trials?
Trials aim to find out if a new test, procedure or treatment is safe and better than those currently available.
Before you take part
Find out what you should know, and what questions you should ask before agreeing to take part in a clinical trial.
How to join a clinical trial
Talk to your doctor if there's a trial you're interested in. They can say if it's right for you.
Our research into rare cancers
Find out more about CRUK's current and past research into rare cancers.
