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2024 CCTG Annual Spring Meeting is fast approaching.

The CCTG Annual Spring Meeting is only 4 weeks away

All meeting information is available on the Spring Meeting Web Page and includes:

  • Travel and Hotel Information 
  • Schedule of Events 
  • Meeting Policies- Invitation Policy, Registration Policy, Travel Allotment Policy, Travel Reimbursement Policy 
  • List of Registered Participants 
  • FAQ's

Meeting Invitation - Important deadlines

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CCTG is recruiting for a Breast Cancer Patient Representat

The Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG) is currently seeking applications for a Patient Representative volunteer for the Breast Disease Site Committee.

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NCTN MFA requirements for CTSU access

CCTG has been working closely with our NCI/CTSU counterparts to develop the process and workflow for investigator and research staff registrations. Here is what is understood as we move toward implementation:

1. All individuals that are registered at the time of the changeover will be grandfathered. 

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Patient volunteer to support the Investigational New Drug Committee

The Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG) is currently seeking applications for a Patient Representative volunteer for the Investigational New Drug (IND) Committee.

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Congratulations to Dr. Lillian Siu the 2024 ASCO David Karnofsky Memorial Award winner

CCTG is excited to extend our congratulations to Dr. Lillian Siu who was recently announced as the 2024 ASCO David Karnofsky Memorial Award winner. The award and lecture are presented during the upcoming ASCO Annual Meeting in honor of outstanding contributions to the research, in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

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An EDIIA virtual round table

Please join CCTG on April 10 from 11:00 to 12:00 pm EST for a virtual round table on strategies for improving equity and access in cancer clinical trials. We are honoured to bring together Dr. Don S. Dizon and Dr. Sara Moore to guide us in this conversation which will be moderated by Dr. Janet Dancey. The goal of this discussion is to help participants consider strategies for enhancing clinical trial diversity and making clinical trials more accessible to all populations that may benefit from them.

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Category: Trials
CCTG PR24 trial opens to investigate Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy effectiveness in treating prostate cancer

Now open the CCTG PR24 ASCENDE-SBRT trial to determine whether stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) can replace the current standard radiation treatment (brachytherapy boost) for men with unfavourable risk prostate cancer. SBRT is a non-invasive, high precision, less costly radiation technique that results in similar outcomes and tolerability to brachytherapy boost.

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 CCTG Annual Spring Meeting of Participants Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 5
If you are planning meetings and/or attending the Spring Meeting, be sure to read your Invitation carefully so you are clear on the the funding support associated with your Invitation. Read More