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CCTG is looking for a new Gastro-Intestinal patient representative

The Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG) is currently seeking applications for a Patient Representative for the Gastro-Intestinal Disease Site Committee. CCTG is an inclusive organization dedicated to building a diverse network. This is a volunteer role for membership on the Gastro-Intestinal Disease Site Committee, the Gastro-Intestinal Disease Site Executive Committee, and the CCTG Patient Representative Committee.

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Category: Publications
Publication: PR17 and MA5
PR17 trial publication: Survival of men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer and adrenal-permissive HSD3B1 inheritance
 
Patients who inherited the adrenal-permissive HSD3B1 allele had more favorable 5-year clinical progression-free survival and OS when treated with ADT plus enzalutamide or ADT plus nonsteroidal antiandrogen compared with their counterparts who did not have adrenal-permissive HSD3B1 inheritance.
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Trial closure: BLC4
The BLC4 (SWOG S1605): A Phase II Trial of Atezolizumab in BCG-Unresponsive Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer trial has permanently closed.
 
This phase II trial studied how well atezolizumab works in treating patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer that has come back (recurrent) and has not responded to treatment (refractory) with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG).
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The VU2 vulvar cancer evaluation trial has opened nationally

This pivotal study is a move away from current ‘one size fits all’ treatment approaches through the testing of a vulvar cancer patients’ tissue to determine the best treatment options. Researchers want to evaluate if the molecular features in tissues removed in the first surgery can direct the need for additional surgery versus a close follow-up for patients with vulvar squamous cell cancer.   

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In memory of patient representative Suzanne Wood

CCTG is heartbroken to share the news that, following a long and courageous battle, Suzanne Wood the GI patient representative has passed away. She died at hospital in Toronto with family by her side at the age of 48 on February 9, 2025.

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CCTG Recognition Awards - Call for Nominations
The Canadian Cancer Trials Group is seeking nominations for the 2025 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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Dr. Philippe Bedard

The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) has announced that the recipient of the 2025 TAT Honorary Award is Philippe Bedard, Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto, Staff Medical Oncologist in the Division of Medical Oncology, Director of the Cancer Genomics Program, and a Principal Investigator in the Bras Drug Development Program at the Princess

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CIHR funding announced for CCTG PAC5 investigating a treatment for complications after pancreatic surgery

The Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG) has been awarded $742,052 for the PAC5 clinical trial in the CIHR Fall 2024 Project Grant competition. This phase III trial will test lanreotide for the prevention of one of the most severe complications of pancreatic surgery, postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF).

“The PAC5 clinical trial has the potential to change the standard of care for postoperative pancreatic fistula prophylaxis, significantly benefiting patients and reducing healthcare system costs,” says CCTG Senior Investigator, Chris O’Callaghan.

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