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Dr. Michael Munger
On behalf of the CCTG Gastrointestinal Committee please help us congratulate Dr. Michael Munger who recently enrolled his first patient to a GI study. 
 
Dr. Michael Munger is a Hematologist and Medical Oncologist at CHU de Québec–Université Laval. He completed his residency training in Hematology and Medical Oncology at Université Laval, followed by a fellowship in hematologic cytogenetics at Avicenne Hospital and Saint-Antoine Hospital in Paris, France. He serves as Medical Director of the Cytogenetics Laboratory at CHU de Québec.
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New Investigator Clinical Trials Course Celebrates it's 10th Anniversary!

August 19-21, 2026 at the Donald Gordon Hotel & Conference Centre in Kingston, Ontario

The New Investigator Clinical Trials Course (NICTC) is fast approaching! CCTG is welcoming over -- young investigators from across Canada to a 2.5 day educational program. Now celebrating its 10th Anniversary this long-standing event has been training Canadian clinical investigators in the conduct of cancer clinical trials and provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of clinical trials within the Canadian research environment.

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Publication: CX5 exploritory analysis

Correlation of pelvic magnetic resonance imaging with diagnostic loop electrosurgical excision procedure/cone biopsy and hysterectomy pathology: an exploratory analysis of the CX.5/SHAPE trial

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Publication: PA6 secondary analysis
Impact of Tumor Genomic Profile on Adjuvant Chemotherapy Efficacy in Resected Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: Results From the PRODIGE-24/CCTG PA6 Study
 
Modified fluorouracil, leucovorin, irinotecan, and oxaliplatin (mFOLFIRINOX/mFFX) is the standard adjuvant chemotherapy for resected pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), offering survival benefits over gemcitabine (GEM). However, the contribution of molecular biomarkers to treatment selection remains unclear.
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Dr. Shivani Dadwal on her first patient enrollment

Congratulations to Dr. Shivani Dadwal from the GI committee and everyone at CCTG on her first patient enrollment on the CRC.10 trial  as a new investigator!

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CCTG Trials in Development – Q2 2026
The Q2 2026 quarterly update for pending CCTG trials is now available with approximate activation timelines. Read More

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The Quality of Life Committee is currently seeking new committee members

The Quality of Life (QOL) Committee is currently seeking two individuals with enthusiastic interest in the measurement of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in cancer clinical trials. One will focus on brain cancer and one on supportive care. Ideal candidates would have either formal methodologic training in measurement sciences or equivalent experience, and one or both should be active in PRO science research. Experience in the field of oncology is highly desirable. Clinical and non-clinical applicants are welcome.

The CCTG Quality of Life Committee

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Patient Rep Chair Michelle Audoin

Congratulations to Michelle Audoin our very own Patient Representative Committee Chair for being named on the AACR top 100 Cancer Survivors on Social Media!

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