title: Clinical trial information as a measure of quality cancer care.
abstract: Participation in clinical trials enables patients to access new treatment options. Evidence shows improved outcomes in participants compared with nonparticipants in non-small-cell, lung, breast, colorectal, and testicular cancers.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Oncology, Sydney Cancer Centre, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Wei
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Chua
authors.forename: Stephen J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Clarke
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