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CCTG would like to welcome our new Patient Representative, Catherine Wreford who will be supporting the Brain Cancer Disease Site Committee. Catherine is a professional dancer and actress who was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. In 2013, a little over a month after giving birth to her second child, Catherine was diagnosed with incurable anaplastic astrocytoma (a malignant brain tumour).

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CCTG Recognition Awards - Call for Nominations
The Canadian Cancer Trials Group is seeking nominations for the 2023 Recognition Awards honouring individuals who have contributed significantly to the mission and activities of the Group. We are seeking nominations for the following Recognition Awards: Read More

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Please note that in the lead up to Family Day, CCTG Central Office will have limited coverage of critical activities only on Friday February 17th and will be closed Monday

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The 2023 CCTG Annual Spring Meeting of Participants

The CCTG Annual Spring Meeting of Participants will be held Friday, April 28 to Sunday, April 30 at the Chelsea Hotel, Toronto. As we close in on the meeting, we will continue to keep you updated on all of the deadlines, so stay tuned!

 

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CCTG Recruiting for a Patient Representative Volunteer

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The Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG) is currently seeking applications for a Patient Representative for the Lung Disease Site Committee.  CCTG is an inclusive organization dedicated to building a diverse network. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

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Dr. Solar Vasconcelos awarded the Frances A Shepherd Award
Congratulations to Dr. Vasconcelos, a BC Cancer GI Medical Oncology Fellow, was selected by the CCTG review committee to be awarded the The Frances A Shepherd Award for his abstract: Transverse colon primary analysis for CO20 and CO17 which was selected for the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium. Read More

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Publications: MA33
CCTG MA33 primary publication: Radiation doses and fractionation schedules in non-low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ in the breast
 
Chua BH, Link EK, Kunkler IH, Whelan TJ, Westenberg AH, Gruber G, Bryant G, Ahern V, Purohit K, Graham PH, Akra M, McArdle O, O'Brien P, Harvey JA, Kirkove C, Maduro JH, Campbell ID, Delaney GP, Martin JD, Vu TT, Muanza TM, Neal A, Olivotto IA. Radiation doses and fractionation schedules in non-low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ in the breast (BIG 3-07/TROG 07.01): a randomised, factorial, multicentre, open-label, phase 3 study.
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Trial closure: PR13 (MRC-PR10) RADICALS

PR13 (MRC-PR10) RADICALS: Radiotherapy and Androgen Deprivation In Combination After Local Surgery trial has been permanently closed.

RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Androgens can cause the growth of prostate cancer cells. Androgen deprivation therapy, such as goserelin, leuprolide, or bicalutamide, may lessen the amount of androgens made by the body. Giving radiation therapy together with androgen deprivation therapy may kill more prostate cancer cells.

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