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Category: Group updates
CCTG at ASCO 2026
The 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting was held in Chicago from May 29 through June 2 with a range of abstracts from CCTG trials. Here is a list of the research that was presented with abstract links : Read More

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Clinical Research Associate Lunch and Learn - Jun 24th

The next CCTG Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Lunch and Learn training session will be on Wednesday Jun 24th, 2025, at 12 pm ET, covering the topic of Compliance Tips and CAPA Tricks.

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Drs. Raphael, Maleki, and Silverman
Pictured above Drs. Raphael, Maleki, and Silverman the FMT researchers supporting the BR39 LUNA-2 clinical trial

For nearly half of people diagnosed with lung cancer, immunotherapy can slow the disease but not stop it. Funded through a $4 million joint investment from the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) and the Weston Family Foundation, a new clinical trial aims to change that. 

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Category: Publications
Publication: PA6 meta analysis
Predicting recurrence of pancreatic cancer after surgery could inform clinical decision making, including adjuvant therapies and follow-up. This study aimed to develop and validate a deep learning model using digitized whole-slide images (WSI) of histopathology.
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Results from a pre-planned secondary analysis of the PR21 PLUDO trial were presented at ASCO 2026

Results from a pre-planned secondary analysis of the PR21 PLUDO trial were presented at ASCO 2026—providing insight into treatment sequencing for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). 

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Dr Nappi on stage at ASCO 2026 presenting interim results for CCTG trial

The interim results of the GCC.1 / S1823 study were presented at ASCO 2026 during the Genitourinary Cancer Session. The study focuses on patients with early-stage germ cell tumors and the blood biomarker microribonucleic acid (miRNA) 371a-3p (called miR371). The presence of miR371 may allow clinicians to identify patients at higher risk of relapse earlier and more accurately than current monitoring approaches.

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 CCTG HN.9 (EORTC 1740-HNCG) were presented at ASCO 2026,

Final results from the CCTG HN.9 (EORTC 1740-HNCG) were presented at ASCO 2026, highlighting the challenges of reducing treatment intensity while maintaining outcomes for patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive oropharyngeal cancer. The study evaluated a cisplatin-free treatment approach combining immunotherapy (durvalumab) with radiation therapy in patients with intermediate-risk, HPV-positive, locally advanced oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.

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Dr Chen presenting CO21 economic analysis at ASCO 2026

New findings presented at ASCO 2026 demonstrate that a structured exercise program for colon cancer survivors improves survival outcomes and reduces healthcare system costs.

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