Publications
NET RETREAT the CCTG NE1 trial has recently opened in North America looking to compare retreatment of Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy versus standard treatment in patients with metastatic midgut neuroendocrine tumours.
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy, Excision And Observation Vs Chemoradiotherapy For Early Rectal Cancer. The NEO-RT Trial
Paclitaxel and Ramucirumab +/- Zanidatamab in HER2 Positive Advanced Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma
Ibrutinib Combination Therapy in Transplant Ineligible Individuals with Newly Diagnosed Primary CNS Lymphoma
A Biomarker Sub-study of the CCTG ME.13 Duration of Anti PD-1 Therapy in Metastatic Melanoma STOP-GAP Trial
A Phase III Randomized Study of Nivolumab (Opdivo) or Brentuximab Vedotin (Adcetris) plus AVD in Patients (age >/= 12 Years) with Newly Diagnosed Advanced Stage Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
MRD Driven Study of Venetoclax + Chemotherapy for Newly Diagnosed Younger Patients with Intermediate Risk AML
Master Screening and Reassessment Protocol (MYELOMATCH) for the NCI myeloMATCH clinical trials
Novel Therapeutics in Younger Patients with High-Risk AML (MM1YA-S01)
Eradicating MRD in patients with AML prior to Stem Cell Transplant (ERASE)
Tusamitamab Ravtansine (Tusa) Vs Investigator Choice in CEACAM5+ NSCLC After the Failure of Standard of Care Systemic Therapy
Note: approved at June 2023 CTC contingent on CTEP approval Submitted to CTEP Steering Committee 2023SEP21 Approved by CTEP 2024JAN18 (first evaluation 2023OCT19) OEWG Date =
Please be aware of the permanent trial closure of the EORTC-led CE5 trial: Primary Chemotherapy with Temozolomide vs. Radiotherapy in Patients With Low Grade Gliomas After Stratification for Genetic 1p Loss: A Phase III Study.
The Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA) announced the recipients of its biennial awards, recognizing significant contributions to cancer research in Canada.
Results from a phase III international study (IND.227) were recently published in The Lancet and evaluated the use of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab combined with platinum-pemetrexed chemotherapy. Researchers conclude that as a first-line treatment for patients with unresectable advanced or metastatic pleural mesothelioma, pembrolizumab plus platinum-pemetrexed chemotherapy represents a new treatment option for patients.
The Pharmacy Network is actively seeking volunteers for Disease Site Representative positions in both Gastrointestinal and Lung.
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of CCTG Patient Representative Sylvie Desmarais, after her four year battle with metastatic breast cancer. Her main mission was as a patient partner, supporting the advancement of research and services for women with breast cancer.