Plain-language guides, one condition at a time
Deep, plain-language guides to specific conditions — the subtypes, the typical treatment path, and where clinical trials fit at each stage.
Educational overviews · Not a substitute for advice from your care team
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Choose a condition to explore
Each guide walks through the biology, the typical treatment landscape, and the questions worth discussing with your doctor.
Breast cancer
Subtypes (HER2+, hormone-receptor+, triple-negative), the path from surgery to targeted therapy, and where trials fit.
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Lung cancer
Non-small-cell vs small-cell, biomarker testing, targeted therapy and immunotherapy, and how trials fit at each stage.
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More condition guides are on the way. If a trial comes up in any of these guides, it is reasonable to ask your care team: “Is this worth discussing for someone in my situation?” You may meet some major criteria; the study team confirms the rest.
Educational only — not medical advice.These guides are general overviews and may not reflect your individual situation. They do not diagnose, recommend treatment, or determine trial eligibility. Always make treatment decisions with your doctor and care team. Trial eligibility is confirmed by each study's coordinator, not by Clinical Trial Compass.