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2026 CCTG Annual Spring Meeting deadlines!

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 CCTG Annual Spring meeting! With it now behind us, please ensure you keep the following deadlines in mind: 

CME submission deadline May 29th

The Annual Spring Meeting is an accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Queen's University Office of CPD. You may claim a maximum of 25.5 hours (Credits are automatically calculated).

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Publication: PA7 Secondary Analysis
 
The CCTG PA.7 study was a randomized phase II trial comparing chemotherapy with and without dual immune checkpoint inhibition in patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC).
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Publication: EN7 poster presentation
An EN7 poster presentation at the United States & Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) Conference, held 21-26 March, 2026 in San Antonio, TX. The abstract has been published in the journal Laboratory Investigation.
 
A small but clinically relevant subset of endometrial carcinomas (EC) have more than one molecular classifying feature.
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Publication: LY16 10 year analysis
This long-term follow-up of RELEVANCE confirmed that R2 provides a chemo-free alternative to immunochemotherapy in this patient population. Lenalidomide plus rituximab (\(R^{2}\)) is a comparable, chemotherapy-free alternative to standard immunochemotherapy (R-CHOP/R-B/R-CVP) for previously untreated advanced follicular lymphoma.
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BC Cancer–Kelowna IND240 Clinical Trials Team recognized with the IND Team Award
Pictured from top left to right are Shea English (Data Coordinator), Mike Tew (Clinical Trials Pharmacist), Shane Brown (Clinical Trials Nurse Coordinator), and Debbie Opitz (Clinical Trials Nurse Coordinator).

CCTG is pleased to recognize the BC Cancer–Kelowna IND240 Clinical Trials Team with the IND Team Award which was presented to the recipients this weekend at the CCTG Spring Meeting. The award is presented to Non-MD trial team members from member centres for their efforts and dedication to the success of clinical trials in the IND Program.

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Dr. Arielle Elkrief honoured with Dr. Elizabeth Eisenhauer Early Drug Development Young Investigator Award

Dr. Arielle Elkrief, MD, FRCPC is a clinician–scientist (FRQS J1) and Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Oncology at the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), where she also serves as Co-Director of the CHUM Microbiome Centre.

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2025 CCTG Annual Report is here!
This year's annual report covers the final work undertaken by our committees to address the goals of the #SolvingCancerTogether 2022-2027 strategic plan. In 2025, the Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG) demonstrated scientific excellence and national and international recognition for its leadership in academically driven cancer clinical trials. These achievements reflect the commitment of investigators, site teams, clinical research associates, patient partners, and CCTG staff. Read More

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CCTG Phase III Award presented to the CHU MAC.30 clinical trials team
CCTG was honoured to recognize the team work and dedication of the MAC.30 clinical trials team from the Centre des maladies du sein du CHU de Québec–Université Laval with the Phase III Team Award. The team was presented the award for their impressive performance in trial accrual, local activation timelines, compliance metrics and team performance. Read More