Peer Clinical Trials Support Program

Support, Guidance, and Encouragement — From Someone Who Understands

We know how overwhelming cancer and the idea of clinical trials can be. Sometimes it helps to talk to someone who’s gone through a similar experience.

The Cancer Support Community’s Peer Clinical Trials Support Program offers free, one-on-one support from trained peer mentors — cancer patients or survivors who’ve taken part in a cancer clinical trial.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, thinking about a clinical trial, or already taking part in one and have questions, we’re here to help and support you.

Real Experience. Real Support

Our peer mentors offer one-on-one support, honest conversation, and trusted information about clinical trials.

They can share what it was like to take part in a clinical trial and answer questions from their own experience.

No matter where you are in the process of exploring clinical trials, our peer mentors can help you feel more prepared and confident for whatever comes next.

Find Your Peer Mentor

What You Can Expect

A safe, supportive space to ask questions
Conversations with someone who understands from personal experience
Clear, practical information about clinical trials
Support as you prepare to talk with your care team
Flexibility and respect for where you are in your cancer experience

When you don’t know what to ask, you might need someone to pull it out of you. Talking to my peer mentor was unbelievably helpful. I so strongly believe in the Cancer Support Community and how it helps people. I wish more people knew.
Peer Program Mentee

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Interested In Becoming a Peer Mentor?

Peer mentors are the heart of this program. If you’re a patient or survivor who’s taken part in a cancer clinical trial and want to make a meaningful impact, apply today.

Become a Peer Mentor

Want To Learn More About Clinical Trials?

Clinical trials help improve cancer care for everyone. Learn the basics about clinical trials and why they matter.

Why Clinical Trials Matter

Are You a Healthcare Professional?

If someone you support might benefit from this program, let us know. We’ll reach out to them directly and get them connected with the right help.

Make a Referral

[That] I could talk to someone that was similar to me and who had been through a clinical trial. They had an understanding of the pros and cons and benefits of a clinical trial. I became educated. I wasn’t ready for it to end.
Peer Program Mentee

About The Program

Navigating cancer is hard. Understanding clinical trials shouldn’t make it harder.

We created the Peer Clinical Trials Support Program to ensure cancer patients, survivors, and previvors get the help they need to explore clinical trials with confidence.

We believe everyone deserves:

Clear, understandable information about clinical trials,
A safe, judgement-free space to ask questions, and
Emotional support during a complex time.

We’re not here to convince anyone to join a clinical trial. We’re here to provide people with the knowledge, confidence, and support so they can make the best decision - for them.

We also know that some communities are less represented in clinical trials.

Our Peer Program works to make clinical trials more equitable and ensure support reaches those who need it most.