Understanding Research
How do we know what we know about breast cancer?
This guide is an introduction to how we know what we know about breast cancer. Read the guide, learn about research and evidence, explore KnowBreastCancer.org, learn about recent breast cancer research and join the conversation.
Research and Evidence
- Find out what research is and how it relates to evidence
- Find out why research is important to breast cancer and read an example of how research has dramatically changed how we think about breast cancer and its treatment
- Learn how patients and advocates can find and evaluate evidence
- Read about Evidence-Based Medical Care and why it is important
Research Studies
- Learn about the different types of studies presented on KnowBreastCancer.org
- Understand the purpose of Phase I, II, and III Clinical Trials
- Read about Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER)
- Understand the difference between relative risk and absolute risk
- Learn about important considerations in determining appropriate outcomes or endpoints to measure in breast cancer clinical trials
MYTHS VS. TRUTHS
Take the Can You Tell the Myths from the Truths? Quiz. Find out if you know more about breast cancer than the American public.
I'll Talk
Speak up and out about breast cancer. Say, "I'll Talk" and commit to a conversation about breast cancer with people you know and care about.
Understanding Research and Evidence