SWOG Cancer Research Network
SWOG Cancer Research Network runs publicly funded clinical trials that have saved 3 million+ years of life. Founded by the National Cancer Institute in 1956. Member NCTN & NCORP. Online at swog.org. @SupportingSWOG.bsky.social partner.
- Lung-MAP Advocacy Webinar Trial updates + wisdom of #lungcancer advocacy org leaders: how to advance treatments & better meet patient needs. #lcsm Bryan Faller, MD @lungcancerlcfa.bsky.social @lungevity.bsky.social @waroncancer.bsky.social @metcrusaders.bsky.social ! www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFQh...
- Study @swog.org S2408 is a randomized ph 3 surgical trial testing lanreotide to prevent #pancreatic fistula following distal #pancreatectomy. Also compares measures of quality of life across arms. #pancsm SWOG.org/clinical-trials/S2408 PI: Jonathan G. Sham, MD @fredhutch.bsky.social
- TOMORROW: Lung-MAP Advocacy Webinar Wed., May 14, 1-2 pm ET 1-hr webinar will review the trial's recent evolution & will engage advocacy partners in discussion to paint a clearer picture of current and emerging patient needs in #NSCLC. Register at: friendsofcancerresearch.org/event/lung-m...
- Our @swog.org group chair's blog: Back from SF, I can say our newly consolidated group meeting schedule (cut from 4 days to 3) was a success! My chair’s update at plenary covered some unusual ground, such as recent federal directives that have had an impact on SWOG. www.swog.org/news-events/...
- Our #TranslationalMedicine Link of the Week, chosen by @swog.org's Lee Ellis, MD, & Jimmy Rae, PhD: ALK in Cancer: From Function to Therapeutic Targeting doi.org/10.1038/s415...
