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The Canadian Cancer Trials Group @cctg.bsky.social · 5d

The #CCTG Pharmacy Network needs pharmacy representation for the Pharmacy Network Steering Group and the Pharmacy Network Disease Site. Find out more and how to apply > buff.ly/ybihH1Y

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The Canadian Cancer Trials Group @cctg.bsky.social · 6d

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth the #CCTG MAC30 trial is testing the addition of chemotherapy to the usual treatment of ovarian function suppression plus hormonal therapy in premenopausal ER-positive/HER2-negative patients who are at high risk of cancer returning #PinkRibbon, #BCAM buff.ly/ABW5gHI

The Canadian Cancer Trials Group @cctg.bsky.social · 7d

The Q3 2025 listing of #CCTG trials in development is now live. Find out what trials will be made available soon and which trials have been recently activated > buff.ly/MZzXJI1 buff.ly/MZzXJI1

The Canadian Cancer Trials Group @cctg.bsky.social · 8d

The Canadian Cancer Trials Group #CCTG is currently seeking applications for a Patient Representative to support the #Gastrointestinal Disease Site Committee. Find out more > buff.ly/kgWqbn7

The Canadian Cancer Trials Group @cctg.bsky.social · 9d

October is #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth and the #CCTG HE2 trial researchers want to know if the combination of three common drugs used to treat #livercancer can offer better results than the standard treatment. buff.ly/Laeecvk

The Canadian Cancer Trials Group @cctg.bsky.social · 12d

Come join the #CCTG team - apply today for the position of Human Resources and Staffing Operations Leader, responsible for a range of Human Resources and Staffing activities in support of the administration and operation of the group.
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Queen's University Human Resources and Equity Careers | Human Resources and Staffing Operations Leader | Kingston, , Canada

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), with accountability to the CCTG Director for Faculty staffing, the Human Resources and Staffing Operations Leader will lead the Human Resources and…

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The Canadian Cancer Trials Group @cctg.bsky.social · 14d

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth and the #CCTG MAC27 trial is investigating if the combination of a new drug and a commonly used drug is better at preventing HER2-positive #breastcancer from returning #BreastCancerCanada, #BCAM, #PinkForBreastCancer buff.ly/X6OHJjN

The Canadian Cancer Trials Group @cctg.bsky.social · 15d

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: CCTG acknowledges the intergenerational impacts of residential schools & colonization. We are committed to reconciliation - designing and conducting trials that are equitable, culturally safe, & accessible for all First Nations, Inuit, & Métis peoples.

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The Canadian Cancer Trials Group @cctg.bsky.social · 16d

#CCTG trial spotlight for #LeukemiaAwarenessMonth & #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth: The ALC6 study is testing if adding another drug to standard treatment improves outcomes for young adults with newly diagnosed B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
#myeloMATCH

Trial Info -> buff.ly/TZ0YRC0

The Canadian Cancer Trials Group @cctg.bsky.social · 17d

#CCTG Trial Highlight for #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth: The MY13 study is evaluating whether stopping injections after 18 months can maintain disease control and improve quality of life in older adults with multiple #myeloma.
#MultipleMyeloma #CancerResearch #CCTG

Trial Info -> buff.ly/X6EoYBI

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The Canadian Cancer Trials Group @cctg.bsky.social · 18d

Recognizing #GynecologicCancerAwarenessMonth CCTG VU2 trial - a study is to evaluate if specific testing of vulva cancer tissue removed by surgery provides useful information to decide if additional surgery is needed.
#GCAM #MoveTheMessage

Trial Info -> buff.ly/qmXEtyl

The Canadian Cancer Trials Group @cctg.bsky.social · 19d

#CCTG trial spotlight for #GynecologicCancerAwarenessMonth: EN10 is exploring if some people with low-risk endometrial cancer can safely receive less treatment after surgery, reducing side effects without affecting outcomes.
#EndometrialCancer #SolvingCancerTogether

Trial Info -> buff.ly/HNFFDOt

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The Canadian Cancer Trials Group @cctg.bsky.social · 20d

September is #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth. #CCTG is committed to advancing research and clinical trials that develop better outcomes for children and their families.
#CancerResearch #SolvingCancerTogether #ChildhoodCancer

The Canadian Cancer Trials Group @cctg.bsky.social · 21d

Today is #WorldCancerResearchDay—a reminder that research saves lives. #CCTG is committed to developing and conducting cancer clinical trials that lead to better outcomes for cancer patients globally.
#CancerResearch #SolvingCancerTogether #Research

The Canadian Cancer Trials Group @cctg.bsky.social · 21d

September is #GynecologicCancerAwarenessMonth. #CCTG is dedicated to clinical research that improves treatment options and outcomes for people facing #gynecologic cancers.
#GynecologicCancerAwareness #SolvingCancerTogether

Reposted by The Canadian Cancer Trials Group

University of New Brunswick @discoverunb.bsky.social · Aug 13

A 17-year global study led by the Canadian Cancer Trials Group(CCTG) shows that just 2.5 hrs/week of moderate exercise can reduce colon cancer recurrence by 28% and death by 37%.

Read more on this research 👉 bit.ly/45fIFes

#UNBResearch #ProudlyUNB

As little as 22 minutes of exercise a day could make a difference in colon cancer patients' survival, landmark study concludes

Newly published results of a 17-year-long study conclude that exercise improves outcomes for patients with moderate to severe colon cancer.

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European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) @estroradiotherapy.bsky.social · Sep 12

Quality assurance in the randomized multicentre phase III trial EORTC-1709-BTG/CCTG CE.8 (MIRAGE) for glioblastoma: Results of the #radiotherapy delineation benchmark case procedure, published in the Green Journal.
👉 Read it before your patients: bit.ly/4fLoatJ

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Laura Esfeller @lauraesfeller.bsky.social · 25d

Strong showing from #GUonc #patientadvocates @swog.org: Darrell Nakagawa at #S2427 BRIGHT & Joël Pointon at #CCTG-PR.26 kickoff mtgs. Exciting to see new #bladdercancer & #prostatecancer trials open! THANK YOU to SWOG GU Cmte & @supportingswog.bsky.social for including & elevating patient voices!

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The Canadian Cancer Trials Group @cctg.bsky.social · 22d

During #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth, we’re spotlighting HD12, a phase III #CCTG clinical trial evaluating a new targeted therapy combination against the current standard for early-stage #Hodgkinlymphoma.
#BloodCancerResearch #SolvingCancerTogether

Trial page -> buff.ly/n304NuP

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The Canadian Cancer Trials Group @cctg.bsky.social · 23d

#CCTG Trial Highlight for #LeukemiaAwarenessMonth : ALC8 is testing four innovative treatment combinations for newly diagnosed high-risk acute #myeloid #leukemia to find better first-line options for patients.
#myeloMATCH #SolvingCancerTogether

Trial info -> buff.ly/NLWIgT7

The Canadian Cancer Trials Group @cctg.bsky.social · 23d

The CCTG 2024 Annual Report is now live! Explore the achievements from the past year, highlighting the impact of our research and commitment to improving outcomes for people with cancer. buff.ly/4fcOXSh

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The Canadian Cancer Trials Group @cctg.bsky.social · Sep 10

This #OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth, #CCTG continues the research toward new and better treatment options for #ovariancancer patients.
#SolvingCancerTogether #CancerResearch

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The Canadian Cancer Trials Group @cctg.bsky.social · Sep 8

Blood cancers affect thousands of Canadians every year and #CCTG recognizes #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth and the importance of research that leads to better therapies and improved outcomes.
#BloodCancerAwareness #ClinicalTrials #SolvingCancerTogether

The Canadian Cancer Trials Group @cctg.bsky.social · Aug 22

In recognition of #BreastCancerResearchDay, we spotlight the #CCTG MAC30 trial comparing chemotherapy plus hormonal therapy vs hormonal therapy alone in pre-menopausal early breast cancer.
#BreastCancer #SolvingCancerTogether

The Canadian Cancer Trials Group @cctg.bsky.social · Aug 20

The #CCTG MAC29 trial is investigating treatment with immunotherapy vs observation in people with triple-negative breast cancer after initial treatment with chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
#BreastCancerResearchDay #SolvingCancerTogether