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Randomized Phase II Study of Reolysin in Patients With Previously Treated Advanced or Metastatic, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Receiving Standard Salvage Therapy.

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IND.210 A Randomized Phase II Study of Reolysin in Combination with FOLFOX6 and Bevacizumab or FOLFOX6 and Bevacizumab Al one in Patients with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

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The Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) has announced a project grant award of $860,628 over six years for a research project lead by the Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG). The HN.10 study will investigate the potential benefits of the de-escalation of treatment for patients with tonsil cancer.

Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is one of the most common forms of head and neck cancer. Although this type cancer is often associated with other risk factors, OPSCC related to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has seen a dramatic increase globally.

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CCTG Trialblazers in the Kingston Mudmoiselle on September 15th

The CCTG Trialblazers will be participating in the Kingston Mudmoiselle on September 15th - running, swimming, and crawling through 5km of mud, dirt and grime in support of the the Canadian Cancer Society!

The money raised from this event helps fund leading-edge cancer research that is improving cancer treatments, preventing cancer and saving lives; provide reliable and up-to-date information on cancer, risk reduction and treatment; offer vital community-based support services for people living with cancer and their families; and advocate for healthy public policies.

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The CRC.8 clinical trial is a Randomized Phase II Study of Nivolumab after Combined Modality Therapy (CMT) in High-Risk Anal Cancer, which has been centrally activated. This randomized phase II clinical trial studies how well nivolumab after combined modality therapy works in treating patients with high risk stage II-IIIB anal cancer. Monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab, may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.

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The CCTG PA.7 trial: A Randomized Phase II Trial of Gemcitabine and Nab-Paclitaxel vs Gemcitabine, Nab-Paclitaxel, Durvalumab and Tremelimumab as 1st Line Therapy in Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma met its target accrual of 180 patients on 26-JUL-2018 and is now officially closed to accrual.

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Please be aware that two trials have recently been permenantly closed:
  1. MAC8 (NSABP B-37): A Randomized Clinical Trial of Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Radically Resected Loco-Regional Relapse of Breast Cancer.
  2. HEC1 (CALGB 80802): Phase III Randomized Study of Sorafenib Plus Doxorubicin versus Sorafenib in Patients with Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC).
If you have any questions please contact Christine Bertrim, Trial Manag
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The DTL has now been implemented by the Clinical Trials Evaluation Program (CTEP) for selected trials.  The first National Clinical Trials Network Trial (NCTN) where CCTG is using the DTL is the BLC.4 trial.  An active DTL is now a requirement for CCTG sites following approval of the BLC.4 Revision #3.  Other upcoming studies that will be using the DTL initially include MAC.24 and REC.4.  

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