October 2, 2023

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CLOSURE

LUNG

RTOG 1308: Study Closure Memorandum dated September 26, 2023 (posted on CTSU)

OTHER PROTOCOL NOTICES

1. ALL DISEASE SITES

NRG-GY022: Reminder: Actively Recruiting MALE Patients only Read More

2. BIOSPECIMEN BANK

Printing Biospecimen Transmittal PDFs from Rave

Please note an effort is underway to clarify how to obtain a Biospecimen Transmittal PDF for submission to the NRG Oncology Biospecimen Bank. Read More

3. GASTROINTESTINAL

NRG-GI008 (CIRCULATE-US): Natera Testing Results Delays (memo posted on CTSU)

NRG-GI008 (CIRCULATE-US): Natera Pathology Specimen Reminders (memo posted on CTSU)

4. GYNECOLOGIC

GOG-0210: Reminder: Biospecimens, biomarker data, clinical data, and epidemiologic data are available for request. Please visit the NRG Oncology website for more information on this important study with the overall goal of improving the outcome and/or quality of life for patients with endometrial cancer.

5. HEAD & NECK

NRG-HN008

Reminder: Please update treatment and AE data weekly. This is a Phase I trial and timely data submission is very important.

6. VTOC TRAINING

The VTOC Webinar Training Series schedule and registration is available for NRG Oncology Research Associates working on RTOG 0924, RTOG 0920, NRG-HN001, NRG-HN002, NRG-CC003, NRG-CC005, and NRG/SWOG S1914. Space is limited so register now and reserve your seat. The next webinar training is scheduled for Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

DRUG SAFETY UPDATES

Drug Safety updates have been issued for the following studies:

Annual Call for NRG Oncology Committee Member Applications

Are you interested in serving on an NRG Oncology committee? NRG Oncology depends on its members to advance its mission. Our members help drive our research, develop protocols, contribute to our science, and so much more. If you are interested in serving on an NRG Oncology research committee, or if you are a member who had previously served on a committee and would like to re-engage please consider applying by following the instructions in the 2023 NRG ONCOLOGY GENERAL AND CORE COMMITTEES APPLICATION FORM and submitting a complete application.

All applications must be submitted by midnight ET on Friday, October 6, 2023. Current committee members do not need to reapply.

The next call for applications for core and general committees will occur in the Fall 2024.

Call for Health Equity Fellowship Applications - Deadline extended to October 20, 2023

NRG Oncology is pleased to announce that it is partnering with the ASTRO and RTOG Foundation to offer a Health Equity Fellowship with an emphasis on radiation oncology. In addition, there is an opportunity for researchers involved in ovarian cancer prevention research, supported by the West Valley Ovarian Cancer Alliance (WVOCA). Applications are due October 20, 2023 (submit to Fellowships@NRGOncology.org). Please refer to the NRG Oncology website for more information.

PSC Accepting Applications for Membership - Deadline extended to October 4, 2023

The NRG Oncology Protocol Support Committee (PSC) is soliciting applications for Core and General membership. If you are interested in helping to facilitate the goals of the PSC and provide support with quality control of protocol-related activities, education and training of NRG Oncology members on relevant topics, communication and mentorship, please consider applying. The deadline for application submission is Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

·       Click here for the Core membership application 

·       Click here for the General membership application

Federal Holiday Closure Announcement

The NRG Oncology Philadelphia East Operations and Buffalo SDMC offices will be closed Monday, October 9, 2023, for the federal holiday. All other NRG offices will be open during regular business hours.

NRG Oncology is pleased to report the following scientific article published online in Cancer Medicine during the previous week. Please follow the “Read More” link to access the PubMed abstract.

JOURNAL ARTICLES

Mullins MA, Reber L, Washington A, Stasenko M, Rankin A, Friese CR, Cooley ME, Hudson MF, Wallner LP. Barriers, facilitators, and recommendations for sexual orientation and gender identity data collection in community oncology practices. Cancer Med. 2023 Sep 21. doi: 10.1002/cam4.6517. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37732470. Read More

NRG Oncology presentations at ASTRO Annual Meeting

The flyer listing NRG Oncology research being presented at the ASTRO Annual Meeting, held in San Diego form October 1-4, 2023, is posted on the NRG Oncology website.

Please note the following upcoming meetings and abstract submission deadlines

UPCOMING MEETINGS

AACR-NCI-EORTC International Conference on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics; Oct 11-15, 2023; Boston, MA

American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO); Oct 1-4, 2023; San Diego, CA

European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress; Oct 20-24, 2023; Madrid, Spain

International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS); Nov 5-7, 2023; Seoul, South Korea

International Society for Quality-of-Life Research (ISOQOL); Oct 18-21, 2023; Calgary, AB

PA Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC); Oct 17, 2023; Harrisburg, PA

Radiological Society of North America (RSNA); Nov 26-30, 2023; Chicago, IL

San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS); Dec 5-9, 2023

Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC); Nov 3-5; San Diego, CA

Society for NeuroOncology (SNO); Nov 15-19, 2023; Vancouver, BC

Society for Urologic Oncology (SUO); Nov 28-Dec 1, 2023; Washinton DC

UPCOMING ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINES

American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting; Apr 5-10, 2024; San Diego, CA; due to publications committee Nov 2, 2023; submission deadline Nov 16, 2023, 11:59 PM ET; LBA Jan 8, 2024, 11:59 PM ET

American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Annual Meeting; Apr 27-30, 2024; Toronto, ON; due to publications committee Oct 2, 2023; submission deadline Oct 16, 2023, 11:59 PM ET

American Head & Neck Society (AHNS) Annual Meeting; May 15-16, 2024; Chicago, IL; due to publications committee Oct 20, 2023; submission deadline Nov 3, 2023, 5:00 PM ET

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) GI; Jan 18-20, 2024; San Francisco, CA; LBA Oct 19, 2023, Noon ET

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) GU; Jan 25-27, 2024; San Francisco, CA; LBA Oct 26, 2023, Noon ET

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) Annual Scientific Meeting; Jun 1-4, 2024; Baltimore, MD; due to publications committee Oct 16, 2023; submission deadline Oct 29, 2023, 11:59 PM PT

Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) Annual Meeting; Mar 16-18, 2024; San Diego, CA; submission deadline Oct 6, 2023