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.
Unfortunately, not everyone qualifies for clinical trials. Your doctor will tell you if you qualify for taking part in a clinical trial.
Current research is looking at ways to improve the diagnosis and treatment of anal cancer.
Research into anal cancer
Researchers are 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 clinical trials are
Trials aim to find out if a new treatment or procedure is safe or is better than current treatment.
Before you take part
Find out what researchers should tell you before you agree to take part in a trial.
