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Permanent Trial Closure: ALC2
Please be aware of the permanent trial closure of the ALC2 (CALGB C10603) A Phase III Randomized, Double-Blind Study of Induction (Daunorubicin/Cytarabine) and Consolidation (High-Dose Cytarabine) Chemotherapy + Midostaurin (PK412) (IND # 101261) or Placebo in Newly Diagnosed Patients < 60 Years of Age With FLT3 Mutated Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) trial.
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Closed to Accrual CCTG CRC.9 trial (NRG-GI005) (NCT04068103)
The CCTG CRC.9 trial (NRG-GI005) (NCT04068103) Phase II/III Study of Circulating tumour DNA as a Predictive BiomarRker in Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Patients with Stage IIA Colon Cancer has closed to accrual. After a recent interim analysis it was determined that the trial should halt recruitment. 
 
This phase II/III trial studied how well circulating tumor deoxyribonucleic acid (ctDNA) testing in the blood works in predicting treatment for patients with stage IIA colon cancer after surgery.
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CCTG is recruiting for a Patient Representative to support the Genitourinary Committee

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

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 ID.me important update
IMPORTANT UPDATE NCI has partnered with ID.me to incorporate required identity verification (IP) and multifactor authentication (MFA) into CTEP systems access. These security features previously required two elements: Read More

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CCTG is recruiting for a Patient Representative to support the Gynecology Committee

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

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2024-2025 CCTG Practicum application deadline is almost here

The deadline is approaching to submit applications for the 2024-2025 CCTG Practicum. 

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A new multiple myeloma trial assessing the duration of treatment injections has opened in Canada

The CCTG MY13 trial is a phase III non-inferiority randomized controlled trial of fixed duration versus continuous daratumumab among transplant in eligible older adults with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.

There is little scientific evidence around the effective timing of injectable treatments for multiple myeloma. These patients receive treatment with three medicines - two tablets and an injection - all continued indefinitely until they stop working, or the side effects become unmanageable. 

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the Frances A Shepherd Award

The Frances A Shepherd Award is for investigators or post-graduate trainees, traveling to present CCTG related work at major international meetings. Each award will be approximately $1000 and offered two to three times a year. Applicants who have had their research accepted for oral or poster presentation at an international scientific meeting and have not received another award to support their travel are eligible to apply. The application deadline will be set in the spring and fall to coincide with the major international cancer conferences.

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