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.
Current research is looking at ways to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer of unknown primary (CUP).
Research into cancer of unknown primary
Read about research into the diagnosis and treatment of cancer of unknown primary (CUP).
What clinical trials are
Trials aim to find out if a new test or treatment is safe and if it works better than current ones.
Before you take part
Find out about what researchers should tell you before you agree to take part in a trial.
Find a clinical trial
Our clinical trials database has details of open and closed trials in the UK, and summaries of the results.
How to join a clinical trial
If you see a trial you're interested in, discuss it with your specialist or GP.
Our research
Find out more about the research CRUK is doing now, and how it has saved or improved the lives of cancer patients.
