May 5, 2025

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NRG Oncology Summer Meeting Registration is OPEN

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NRG SUMMER MEETING

NRG Oncology Summer Meeting Registration is Open!

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. Register soon to avoid the late registration fee!

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NRG Oncology Now Accepting Travel Award Applications for NRG2025 in Washington, DC

We are now accepting applications for travel awards for the upcoming NRG Summer Meeting in Washington DC from July 24-26, 2025. NRG Oncology seeks to support robust participation in our semiannual meetings through the provision of travel support. Current priorities for travel awards include young investigators, study chairs and engaged study champions, active committee members, member institution PI’s, and clinical research professionals who are actively engaged with NRG Oncology committees. If you have any questions about the travel award process, please contact meeting-reg@nrgoncology.org.

The types of Travel Awards include:

• NRG Clinical Research Professional (CRP)
• NRG Advanced Practice Provider (APP) new!
• NRG Early Career Investigator
• Machtay Young Investigator

The travel award application deadline is May 9, 2025 at 11:59pm ET. Awardees will be notified by May 30, 2025. More information can be found on our Travel Awards webpage.

Real ID Reminder - Travel Requirements

Starting May 7, 2025, a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification, like a passport, will be required to board domestic flights. Please visit the DHS website for more information on this travel requirement.

OTHER PROTOCOL NOTICES

1. ALL DISEASE SITES

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

2. BIOSPECIMEN BANKS

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-CC005/FORTE: FORTE Fridays eNewsletter

NRG-CC005/FORTE: IMPORTANT FORTE FedEx Account Update

The previous FedEx account for NRG-CC005 was closed as of April 22, 2025. Sites that have prepaid airbills for the FORTE blood collection kits need to contact the NRG Biobank Pittsburgh (PGH) to receive new airbills. This change only applies to NRG-CC005/FORTE.

NSABP Division of Pathology

NRG Oncology Biospecimen Bank-Pittsburgh

100 South Commons, Suite 120

Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Please contact NRG Oncology with any questions:

·        Phone: 412-697-6611

·        Email: NRGbiobankPGH@nrgoncology.org

5. GYNECOLOGIC

NRG-GY019 is quickly approaching the accrual cap. There are currently 3 slots remaining. Once 450 patients are enrolled, accrual will be suspended. Refer to Section 14.1 of the protocol for a more detailed description of the statistical plan.

NRG-GY026: 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.

7. LUNG

NRG-LU008: Reminder! Pulmonary function tests are required to be done prior to starting protocol treatment and at 6- and 12- month post radiation follow up timepoints. A secondary objective/endpoint in the trial is comparing changes in pulmonary function (FEV1 and DLCO assessed at randomization and at 6- and 12-months following completion of radiation).

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-HN001, NRG-HN002, and NRG-HN014. Space is limited so register now and reserve your seat. The next webinar training is scheduled for May 7, 2025.

Drug Safety updates have been issued for the following studies:

1. REGISTER TODAY: The NRG-GU012 (SAMURAI) Webinar

The NRG-GU012 “SAMURAI” Study Principal Investigators will be hosting a webinar to discuss the trial and accept any questions regarding the study from sites. This webinar will be held on Friday, June 13th from 12:00-1:00pm ET / 9:00-10:00am PT. NRG-GU012 is a Phase II study of stereotactic ablative radiation therapy (SABR) for patients with unresected renal cell carcinoma receiving immunotherapy. Register here.

4. PRESS RELEASE: NRG Oncology Adds New Committee Leaders in Lung Cancer and Imaging

NRG Oncology (NRG), a National Cancer Institute (NCI) National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) group focused on improving outcomes for adults with cancer through multi-center clinical research, recently announced it added two new Chairs to the organization’s Lung Cancer Committee and Imaging Committee. Read the Press Release

5. PRESS RELEASE: Margin Width and Local Recurrence in the NRG Oncology/NSABP B-35 DCIS Lumpectomy Trial

Dr. Irene Wapnir recently presented the results of the NRG-NSABP B-35 trial at the American Society of Breast Surgeons Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. The results indicated that repeat lumpectomy surgeries to achieve wider disease-free tumor margins may be reconsidered for certain women being treated for ductal cancer in situ (DCIS), the earliest stage of breast cancer. Read the Press Release

6. Regeneron Reception at ASCO featuring NRG-HN014

Regeneron is hosting a special reception at ASCO on Sunday, June 1, 6-8pm CT, to showcase their Skin Cancer Pipeline, featuring the exciting NRG-HN014 clinical trial. Investigators interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP via the invitation posted here.

7. DEADLINE EXTENDED: Accepting Applications for the Head & Neck Cancer Committee Surgical Vice Chair

Applications DUE MAY 9, 2025 – Read more and how to apply

8. Accepting Applications for the Position of Chair, Patient Advocate Committee

Applications DUE MAY 12, 2025 - Read more and how to apply

9. 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

Please note the upcoming submission deadlines for abstracts being submitted to the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) meetings.

The portal for abstracts being submitted to the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium is now open! See the Upcoming Abstract Submission Deadlines below for more information.

REMINDER: Any manuscript or abstract resulting from research conducted under the auspices of our NCI grant awards must be processed through the NRG Publications Office before being submitted to the journal or association.

Please reach out to NRG-Publications@NRGOncology.org as a first step to ensure all requirements are met.

Please note the following upcoming meetings and abstract submission deadlines

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS); May 2-5, 2025; Seattle, WA

American Brachytherapy Society (ABS); Jun 18-21, 2025; Nashville, TN

American College of Radiology (ACR); May 3-7, 2025; Washington, DC

American Head & Neck Society (AHNS); May 14-15, 2025; New Orleans, LA

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO); May 30-Jun 3, 2025; Chicago, IL

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS); May 11-14, 2025; San Diego, CA

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

European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO); May 2-6, 2025; Vienna, Austria

ESMO Breast Cancer; May 14-16, 2025; Munich, Germany

ESMO Gynaecological Cancers; Jun 19-21, 2025; Vienna, Austria

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

Society for Clinical Trials (SCT); May 18-21, 2025; Vancouver, BC

Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists (WAGO); Jun 18-21, 2025; Colorado Springs, CO

UPCOMING ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; Sep 18-21, 2025; Baltimore, MD; Due to publications committee Jun 10, 2025; Submission deadline Jun 24, 2025, 1:00 pm ET

AACR-NCI-EORTC International Conference on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics; Oct 22-26, 2025; Boston, MA; Due to publications committee Jul 7, 2025; Submission deadline Jul 21, 2025, 1:00 pm ET; LBA and Clinical Trials Sep 10, 2025, 1:00 pm ET

American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO); Sep 28-Oct 1, 2025; San Francisco, CA; LBA Jul 10, 2025, 11:59 pm PT

European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO); Oct 17-21, 2025; Berlin, Germany; Submission deadline May 13, 2025, 21:00 CET; LBA Sep 9, 2025, 21:00 CET (placeholder required)

ESMO Gastrointestinal Cancers; Jul 2-5, 2025; Barcelona, Spain; LBA Jun 5, 2025, 21:00 CET (placeholder required)

International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS); Nov 5-7, 2025; Cape Town, South Africa; Submission deadline May 5, 2025, 23:59 SAST; LBA Sep 29, 2025 (placeholder required)

Radiological Society of North America (RSNA); Nov 30-Dec 4, 2025; Chicago, IL; Submission deadline May 7, 2025, Noon CT

San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS); Dec 9-12, 2025; San Antonio, TX; Due to publications committee Jun 25, 2025; Submission deadline Jul 9, 2025, 6:00 pm CT; LBA Sep 30, 2025, 11:59 pm CT

Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC); Nov 5-9, 2025; National Harbor, MD; Due to publications committee Jun 12, 2025; Submission deadline Jun 26, 2025



Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO); Nov 19-23, 2025; Honolulu, HI; Due to publications committee May 23, 2025; Submission deadline Jun 6, 2025, 11:59 pm ET; LBA Sep 2, 2025, 5:00 pm ET