About Trials The what, why, where and how of cancer trials in Ireland What is a cancer trial? Cancer trials test new and more effective ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer >> Why we need cancer trials The main benefits of cancer trials >> Cancer trials in Ireland Thousands of patients in Ireland are participating in hundreds of cancer trials >> Where are trials carried out? Cancer trials are carried out in Cancer Trials Research Units around the country >> How trials begin Trials are designed by groups of medical, surgical, and other specialists >> New proposals & feasibilities Reviewing and providing expert advice on the feasibility of Industry cancer clinical trials >>