Summary

Researchers are now looking at a new paradigm of cancer initiation and development, which includes molecular, cellular, behavioral, psychological, environmental, and social influences.  As these factors are more fully understood, more effective, less harmful approaches to cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment will be possible.

Here are the learning objectives identified at the beginning of this module:

Describe the changing paradigm of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention Describe the role of clinical trials in the advancement of cancer care and provide examples

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