July 21, 2025

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NRG Oncology Summer Meeting Registration is OPEN

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Summer Meeting webpage.  ($50 late registration fee now in effect)

NRG ONCOLOGY SUMMER MEETING – Register Now!

Join us in Washington DC for the NRG2025 Summer Meeting. The meeting will be held in-person at the Marriott Marquis, July 24-26, 2025, with select virtual sessions being held July 16-25, 2025 ($50 late registration fee now in effect)

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NRG2025 Virtual Sessions are Underway!

See our broadcast for important details and instructions on how to access the CVENT Attendee hub.

WHAT TO SEE

1. Investigator Development Roundtable Session

Hey #NRG2025 attendees! Looking to deepen your involvement with NRG Oncology? Join us for our Investigator Development Roundtable Session on Thursday, July 24. Whether you’re an early career investigator eager to learn the ropes, or a seasoned member interested in new ways to engage, this session is for you. You’ll have the chance to connect with experienced leaders from NRG and the NCI, who will be facilitating small-group discussions on key topics. Preview the table topics in our flyer here. We hope to see you there!

2. NRG Summer 2025 Symposium - Antibody Drug Conjugates: Selection, Sequencing and Future Strategies in Solid Tumors

Join us on in Washington, DC on Thursday, July 24, 2025 from 8am-12pm ET. The session will also be available virtually. This symposium offers a valuable opportunity to explore the expanding role of ADCs in the treatment of ovarian, cervical, endometrial, breast, lung, genitourinary and gastrointestinal cancers, highlighting their impact on clinical practice and patient outcomes. Program Chair - Kathleen Moore, MD and Co-Chair - Paolo Tarantino, MD

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3. NRG Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Symposium

Calling all APPs! We are pleased to announce our NRG Oncology Advanced Practice Providers (APP) Symposium to be held during the NRG2025 Summer Meeting in Washington, DC on Friday, July 25, 2025, 8:15-9:45am ET. The session will also be available virtually. The goals for the session will be to identify the different roles that APPs can serve in NCI-sponsored research and elevate their involvement in clinical research at practice sites. The session chairs are Deb Bruner, Kathleen Castro, Christa Braun-Inglis, and Melyssa Foust.

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4. NCORP Town Hall, July 25, 2025

Join us at the NRG NCORP Town Hall in Washington DC on July 25, 2025, 10 - 11:30am. Dr. Schoen will provide an update the FORTE trial and Dr. Ganz will discuss the newly activated trial, NRG-CC015. Dr. Ayal Aizer will present the results of a multi-center phase III trial of SRS vs. HA-WBRT in which the results showed improved outcomes with SRS. We will also hear NCOR and CCDR updates from our NCI representatives, Kathleen Castro and Rachelle Brick. Please see the flyer for details. 

5. NRG Oncology Protocol Support Committee (PSC) – Educational Sessions

Please be sure to sign up to attend the PSC Sessions being held during the NRG Oncology Summer Meeting in Washington, DC. The PSC will host a Continuing Education session, a Lunch and Learn and Roundtable presentations on Thursday, July 24; and a Protocol Spotlight Session (NRG-CC015 / NRG-GY036 / NRG-BR009) on Friday, July 25. Please refer to the posted flyers or agendas (login required) for more details about the PSC programing offered at #NRG2025. The PSC programming at #NRG2025 has been approved by the Virginia Nurses Association to award contact hours. The Virginia Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

6. Communications & Digital Engagement Workshop

The NRG Oncology Communications Committee is pleased to announce our Communications & Digital Engagement (CDE) Workshop as part of #NRG2025. The workshop, being held as a virtual session, is scheduled for Monday, July 21, 2025, 1-2pm ET. Drs. Kristin Higgins and Miriam Knoll, members of the NRG Oncology Communications Committee, are the session chairs. The speakers include Dr. Patricia Ganz who will discuss the recently activated, NRG-CC015/HEAL-ABC study; Ryan Strandlund, Associate Director for ASCO’s Grassroots Advocacy for Cancer program; and Sara Rothchild, Executive Director for The Life Raft Group, which focuses on advocacy for people living with Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST), and other rare diseases. Flyer | Register

7. Pathology Committee Session (IN PERSON)

The Pathology Committee session at the 2025 NRG Oncology Summer Meeting will be held on Thursday, July 24^th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm ET in the Union Station Room on Level 3 of the Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C. Read more here

8. Translational Science Committee Session (IN PERSON)

The Translational Science Committee session at the 2025 NRG Oncology Summer Meeting will be held on Thursday, July 24^th from 3:00 – 5:00 pm ET in the Liberty I-L Room on Level 4 of the Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C. Read more here

9. Translational Science Head and Neck Cancer Working Group Session Format Change (IN PERSON)

The format of the NRG Oncology Translational Science Head and Neck Cancer Working Group session has been changed from virtual to in-person at the 2025 NRG Oncology Summer Meeting and will be held on Friday, July 25^th from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET at the Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C. Read more here

10. Translational Science Genitourinary Cancer Working Group Session (IN PERSON)

The Translational Science Genitourinary Cancer Working Group, which was held virtually at the January 2025 NRG Semiannual Meeting, will now take place in person at the 2025 NRG Oncology Summer Meeting on Friday, July 25^th from 4:30 – 6:00 pm ET at the Le Droit Park-Shaw Room on Level 3 of the Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C. Read more here

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. BREAST

NRG-BR008/HERO

Reminder that this trial is open and actively enrolling patients. Helpful materials pertaining to BR008 can be found on the NRG Oncology website under Clinical Trials/NRG-BR008/Documents & Materials or on the CTSU website.

4. CANCER PREVENTION & CONTROL

NRG-CC014: A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document is posted on CTSU.

5. GYNECOLOGIC

NRG-GY026: Reminder! Now accruing patients of all stages and all histologic subtypes of endometrial cancer.

NRG-GY031: Please note, there is an error in the section 4.2 table and the Biospecimen Collection and Submission Manual. The Part I PK collection is to be done on Cycle 1, Day 1, and Cycle 1, Day 8. This will be updated with the next amendment.

6. 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. 

NRG-HN014: An updated funding sheet dated 5/21/25 is posted on CTSU.

7. SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT

NRG-CC015/HEAL-ABC: The Patient Study Brochure and Webpage are now available on the NRG Oncology website.

8. VTOC TRAINING

The VTOC Webinar Training Series schedule and registration is available for NRG Oncology Research Associates working on NRG-BN014, NRG-BR009, NRG-CC003, NRG-CC005, NRG-CC011, NRG-CC013, NRG-CC014, NRG-CC015, and NRG-HN014. Space is limited so register now and reserve your seat. The next webinar training is scheduled for August 13, 2025.

1. NRG Health Care Access Fellowship – Call for applications

NRG Oncology is currently seeking applications for the NRG Care Access Fellowship. This program trains selected early-stage investigators in the NRG Oncology system by means of a structured mentorship experience, with particular emphasis given to the recruitment of researchers with a passion for improving health care access. Our vision is to have at least one scholar for every disease site we study. The deadline for applications is September 19, 2025, and awards will be announced in November. Additional information about the program is posted on NRG Oncology.

Fellowship Start Date: January 1, 2026

2. NRG-CC015 Study Webinar – August 19, 2025

Drs. Bower and Ganz and the NRG-CC015 study team will be hosting a webinar on August 19, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00pmET to provide an overview of the trial, Harnessing E-Mindfulness Approaches for Living-After Breast Cancer (HEAL-ABC). Please register in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

3. NRG Oncology Currents Newsletter

The July issue of the NRG Currents eNewsletter is now available. See this month's protocol news, bone cancer awareness month highlights, FORTE Study updates, Advocate Angle and PSC columns, and more! Read the July Newsletter here. 



4. PSC launches “Discuss With Us” monthly series

The NRG Oncology Protocol Support Committee (PSC) is excited to announce the inaugural launch of Discuss With Us session on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 2pm ET.

PSC Discuss With Us is an interactive forum for research staff to engage with one another, to ignite conversation and exchange information, with the goal that we continue to evolve as researchers and caregivers.

Each session will focus on a relevant research topic and will include a brief presentation from PSC members, as well as a subject matter expert. This is an excellent opportunity for research professionals from different backgrounds to learn about a new topic, or to share their expertise in an area that is known to them. All are welcome to attend and join in on the conversation. View the flyer for details about the August session.

PSC Discuss With Us will take place via zoom on the 3^rd Wednesday of every month at 2pm ET (1pm CT/12pm MT/11am PT) for 1 hour. Once you register you will be given a calendar invite for all future sessions. Use the QR code to register today!

Additional information including future topics can be found in the NRG Oncology eNewsletter and on NRG social media accounts. We look forward to having you in the conversation!

5. NRG Member Information Form

We are excited to introduce the NRG Member Information 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. 

Scan the QR code below or click this link to access the form. 

Questions? Read more here

NRG Oncology is pleased to report the scientific articles that appeared during the previous week as well as an abstract accepted for presentation at the 2025 European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). This publications report includes links, when available, to the article, PubMed abstract, or association abstract.

ACCEPTED ABSTRACTS

Gross N, Attwood K, Ashford B, Barker C, Chen Y, Nagarajan P, Rischin D, Schmitt N, Tam S, Wise-Draper TM, Ward MC, Wu XC, Yom SS. NRG-HN014 (C-PRE): A randomized phase 3 study of neoadjuvant immunotherapy with response-adapted treatment versus standard-of-care treatment for patients with resectable stage III-IV (M0) cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC). ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology). 10/17/2025. Poster Presentation. 

PUBLISHED ARTICLES

Basik M, Cecchini RS, De Los Santos JF, Umphrey HR, Julian TB, Mamounas EP, White JR, Lucas PC, Balanoff CR, Tan AR, Weber JJ, Edmonson DA, Brown-Glaberman UA, Diego EJ, Teshome M, Matsen CB, Seaward SA, Wapnir IL, Wagner JL, Tjoe JA, Thompson AM, Wolmark N. Breast Tumor-Bed Biopsy for Pathological Complete Response Prediction: The NRG-BR005 Nonrandomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Surg. 2025 Jul 1;160(7):723-731. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2025.1072. Erratum in: JAMA Surg. 2025 Jul 1;160(7):826. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2025.1980. PMID: 40332918; PMCID: PMC12060017. Read more.

Braunstein LZ, Mitchell MP, Bandos H, Sikov WM, Khan AJ, Chen PY, Ganz PA, Jagsi R, White JR, Cecchini RS, Kang H, Puhalla SL, Bolton KL, Connolly EP, Stringer-Reasor EM, Gergelis KR, Julian TB, Mamounas EP, Wolmark N. NRG-BR008/HERO study: a Phase III randomized trial of radiotherapy optimization for low-risk HER2-positive breast cancer. Future Oncol. 2025 Jul;21(16):2017-2025. doi: 10.1080/14796694.2025.2511586. Epub 2025 Jun 26. PMID: 40574381; PMCID: PMC12218515. Read more.

Please note the following upcoming meetings and abstract submission deadlines

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; Sep 18-21, 2025; Baltimore, MD

American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO); Sep 28-Oct 1, 2025; San Francisco, CA

Canadian Association of Radiation Oncology (CARO); Sep 10-13, 2025; Calgary, AB

International Society for Quality-of-Life Research (ISOQOL); Oct 22-25, 2025; Milwaukee, WI

PA Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC); Oct 15, 2025; Harrisburg, PA

Radiological Society of North America (RSNA); Nov 30-Dec 4, 2025; Chicago, IL

Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC); Nov 5-9, 2025; National Harbor, MD

UPCOMING ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

AACR-NCI-EORTC International Conference on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics; Oct 22-26, 2025; Boston, MA; Submission deadline Jul 21, 2025, 1:00 pm ET; LBA and Clinical Trials Sep 10, 2025, 1:00 pm ET

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) GI; Jan 8-10, 2026; San Francisco, CA; Due to publications committee Aug 26, 2025; Submission deadline Sep 9, 2025, 11:59 pm ET; LBA Oct 9, 2025, 12:00 pm ET

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS); May 9-12, 2026; Tampa, FL; Due to publications committee Sep 30, 2025; Submission deadline Oct 14, 2025, 11:59 pm ET; LBA / Clinical Trials Jan 28, 2026



European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO); Oct 17-21, 2025; Berlin, Germany; LBA Sep 9, 2025, 21:00 CET (placeholder required)

European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO); Feb 26-Mar 1, 2026; Copenhagen, Denmark; Due to publications committee Oct 17, 2025; Submission deadline Oct 31, 2025, 23:59 CET; LBA Jan 15, 2026

European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO); May 15-19, 2026; Stockholm, Sweden; Due to publications committee Oct 29, 2025; Submission deadline Nov 12, 2025; LBA Apr 8, 2026

International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS); Nov 5-7, 2025; Cape Town, South Africa; LBA Sep 29, 2025 (placeholder required)

San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS); Dec 9-12, 2025; San Antonio, TX; LBA Sep 30, 2025, 11:59 pm CT

Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO); Nov 19-23, 2025; Honolulu, HI; LBA Sep 2, 2025, 5:00 pm ET

SSO - Advanced Cancer Therapies; Feb 14-16, 2026; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Due to publications committee Oct 6, 2025; Submission deadline Oct 20, 2025

Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO); Dec 2-5, 2025; Dallas, TX; Due to publications committee Jul 22, 2025; Submission deadline Aug 5, 2025; LBA Oct 1, 2025