PDQ From NCI – Physician Data Query
February 25, 2010 by Vangie Rich 699 views
Filed under Cancer Survivors, For Patients, For Supporters
PDQ is an online database developed and maintained by the National Cancer Institute. Designed to make the most current, credible, and accurate cancer information available to health professionals and the public, PDQ contains peer-reviewed summaries on cancer treatment, screening, prevention, genetics, complementary and alternative medicine, and supportive care; a registry of cancer clinical trials from around the world; and directories of physicians, professionals who provide genetics services, and organizations that provide cancer care. Most of this information, and more specific information about PDQ, can be found on the NCI’s Web site at http://cancer.gov/cancertopics/alphalist/a-d
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Search NCI’s list of 8,000+ clinical trials now accepting participants, or use more search options to search the set of 19,000+ clinical trials that are no longer recruiting.
I feel that a reliable online and easily accessible data base that can help cancer patients and their families gather pertinent information is a big plus. There has been a shift in the role of patient and physician. The current trend in cancer treatment is for patients to be participants in the design of their treatment. Patients often do their own research concerning therapy. The PDQ from NCI can be very helpful in this regard by providing accurate and current information.