Remembering Worta McCaskill-Stevens, MD

We at NSABP were deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of Dr. Worta McCaskill-Stevens. As the founding director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP), she made many worthwhile contributions to breast cancer research and prevention over her decades-long career in clinical research.

Dr. McCaskill-Stevens was instrumental in the success of The Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR), NSABP’s legacy P-2 trial. She described her involvement with STAR as one of the most proud accomplishments of her career at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. McCaskill-Stevens was a respected researcher with many accomplishments impacting cancer disparities and cancer prevention interventions. She led the NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) with much knowledge, enthusiasm, and experience.

Our long-time colleague, partner, and friend will be greatly missed.

Sincerely,