Clinical trials – advancing national cancer care

摘要

Investigator initiated clinical trials are critical to the advancement of cancer care in Australia. Cooperative clinical trials groups in Australia and New Zealand contribute greatly to independent investigator initiated research across a wide spectrum of cancer types and interventions. Achievements of the groups and their contributions to improvement in cancer care over the past 40 years are highlighted. Future challenges in the field of clinical trials are discussed with particular regard to cooperative clinical trials groups.