NRG2025 Winter Meeting Registration Now Open! | |
Join us in Phoenix, AZ for the NRG2025 Winter Meeting. The meeting will be held in-person, January 16-18, 2025, with select virtual sessions being held January 6-14, 2025. Register soon to avoid the late registration fee!
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Dr. Joan Walker Pivots from NRG NCORP Leadership Role to Focus on Mentorship | |
Joan Walker, MD, PhD recently announced that she will be stepping down from her position as Co-Principal Investigator (PI) of the NRG Oncology National Cancer Institute (NCI) Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) Research Base. Moving forward, she will be focusing her NRG Oncology efforts on the group’s mentorship activities as well as improving diversity and eliminating disparities in clinical research. | |
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Dr. Lisa Kachnic Named NRG Oncology NCORP Co-Principal Investigator | |
Lisa Kachnic, MD, FASTRO, will be transitioning to the role of NRG Oncology (NRG) National Cancer Institute (NCI) Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) Co-Principal Investigator (PI) effective immediately. Dr. Kachnic formerly served as the NRG NCORP Deputy PI and the NRG Cancer Prevention & Control Committee Chair. She will be replacing Dr. Walker, who recently stepped down as NRG NCORP PI to pursue a deeper involvement in the group’s health equity and mentorship activities. Dr. Kachnic has been a part of the NRG NCORP leadership since the inception of NRG Oncology in 2014. | |
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NRG Health Equity Fellows Interviewed on their Experience | |
NRG Oncology Health Disparities Committee Co-Chairs, Dr. Jennifer Wenzel and Dr. Evan Graboyes interview NRG Health Equity Fellows, Dr. Tara Castellano, Dr. Sophia Kamran, and Dr. Ivy Franco on their experiences with the fellowship so far. Watch here | |
Legacy Tribute: In Honor of Felix Feng, MD | |
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NRG Oncology and the RTOG Foundation mourns the loss of profound genitourinary cancer research leader, Dr. Felix Feng. Former NRG Oncology Genitourinary Cancer Committee Chair and RTOG Foundation member, Dr. Feng passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
After years of dedicated and enthusiastic commitment to the NRG and previously the RTOG Genitourinary Cancer Committee, chairing or co-chairing 13 research protocols for NRG and RTOG, Dr. Feng was appointed Committee Chair in March 2018 following in the footsteps of Dr. Howard Sandler his mentor. Dr. Feng was also a member of the RTOG Foundation Board of Directors.
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Making the Best of the Worst
The Importance of Having a Positive Healthcare Team
An interview with NRG Patient Advocate Committee Member Julie Montás
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Julie Montás, a two-time Stage 4 colon cancer survivor, has been cancer-free since 2012. She shares her story to highlight self-advocacy's importance and provides hope to others. Julie volunteers with the American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery program, driving patients to treatments, and serves as a cancer mentor with the Cancer Hope Network. Her customer service background fuels her passion for person-centered care in healthcare. | |
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NRG Study News & New Protocols Under Development | |
New Protocols Under Development | |
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Testing Proton Craniospinal Radiation Therapy for Patients with Brest or Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Leptomeningeal Metastasis (NRG-BN014)
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The NRG-BN014 clinical trial, also known as the “RADIATE-LM” study, is designed to compare proton craniospinal radiation therapy (pCSI) versus involved-field radiation therapy (IFRT) for patients with breast cancer or non-small cell lung cancer leptomeningeal metastasis (LM). This trial activated to patient enrollment in November 2025. | |
Protocol Support Committee (PSC) Column | |
PSC Continuing Education Sessions at #NRG2025 | |
The NRG Oncology Winter meeting is fast approaching! The Protocol Support Committee (PSC) has been working hard to put together two days of programming specifically for our clinical trial nurse (CTN), clinical research associate (CRA) and all other clinical research professional (CRP) members. We are excited to share a sneak peek of what to expect at the 2025 NRG Oncology Winter Meeting: | |
The last FORTE Site Call was on November 13, where guest speaker, Lisa Beaverson from the NRG Oncology Biopathology Center reviewed stool collection for NRG-CC005. This included detailed steps for site staff to prepare kits for enrolled participants along with instructions for participants. Lisa also reviewed stool collection data throughout 2024, including reasons that specimens have been deemed inadequate this year. Incorrect labeling was the number one reason specimens were deemed inadequate in 2024, with missing information including participant ID, bank ID, protocol number, biospecimen code, and collection date... | |
San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2024 | |
PRESS RELEASE: Adjuvant Tamoxifen May Reduce Recurrence Risk for Patients with ‘Good-risk’ DCIS Who Forgo Radiation | |
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For patients with “good-risk” ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) who underwent breast-conserving surgery and did not receive radiotherapy, tamoxifen significantly decreased the risk of recurrence in the same breast, according to results presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), held December 10-13, 2024.
Read the press release
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NEW Podcast Episode: Medical Oncology & More!
The next episode of The NRG Oncology Podcast is now live! Tune in to listen to our co-hosts interview NRG Medical Oncology Committee Chair, Dr. Corey Langer. You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon/Audible, and YouTube.
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AACR Special Conference in Cancer Research: Translating Targeted Therapies in Combination with Radiotherapy
The AACR Special Conference Meeting will be held January 26-29, 2025 in San Deigo. This is the first meeting focusing on radiation and targeted therapy. The program has many oral and poster presentation opportunities from proffered abstracts in addition to presentations from experts in the field. Please encourage your faculty to register for this meeting by December 16. Looking forward to seeing many of you in San Diego! Learn more on the AACR website.
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NRG Member Demographics Data Collection Initiative | |
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We are excited to introduce the NRG Member Demographics Data Collection Initiative that will allow us to create a comprehensive member database, enabling us to better understand and serve our members. Your information will be kept secure and confidential, ensuring that your privacy is always protected. All members are encouraged to complete the form or indicate that they wish to opt out of this data collection initiative. This is a new form and not part of the anonymous climate survey that we sent out last year.
Scan the QR code below or click this link to access the form.
Questions? Read more here
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Congratulations to Ana Stephens | |
Ana Stephens, Scientific Publications & Graphics Assistant at the NRG Oncology Operations Office in Pittsburgh, was awarded 1st Place and the People’s Choice award for her Lake Tahoe-themed Gingerbread House during the annual Nova Place Tenant Gingerbread House contest. The Pittsburgh NRG Biospecimen Bank staff’s entry earned 3rd place. Congratulations to all! | |
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