Film Shares Lung Cancer Patient’s Story and Highlights Importance of Clinical Trials The Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology has released a film highlighting the critical role of participant involvement in advancing cancer research and improving care. Presented by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and produced for the Alliance by BBC StoryWorks Commercial…
This World Breast Cancer Research Day, the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology is highlighting the importance of clinical research in advancing better treatments and improving early detection to ultimately help prevent and cure breast cancer. Although both men and women can develop breast cancer, the disease disproportionately affects women. On average, women in the…
RadiCaL study results show adding bone-targeting radium-223 to cabozantinib does not improve symptomatic skeletal-related events, highlighting the value of current standard treatments to optimize bone health for patients with bone metastases. Results from the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology’s Phase II RadiCaL trial (Alliance A031801), the first randomized study of a radiopharmaceutical in kidney…
The media relations efforts from Alliance staff and researchers are designed to alert the public about the vital work happening across our network. When we share stories about clinical trial results, scientific milestones, or investigator achievements, we are showcasing the real-world progress you help make possible. More than just news mentions, these media stories serve…
Nominations are due Friday, August 28 for the 2026 Richard L. Schilsky CALGB Achievement Award. This is your chance to identify and honor the “unsung heroes” of the Alliance. The Richard L. Schilsky Cancer and Leukemia Group B Achievement Award acknowledges the significant contributions of an individual to cooperative group research. As an organization, Alliance…
The Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology is currently seeking nominations for two prestigious lectureships: the 2026 Jimmie C. Holland Lecture (Fall 2026 Meeting) and the 2027 Charles G. Moertel Lecture (Spring 2027 Meeting): 1. The 2026 Jimmie C. Holland Lecturer About the Award: Jimmie C. Holland, MD, founded the field of psycho-oncology, a discipline…
New results from an Alliance Foundation Trials (AFT) study reveal that a simple weekly electronic symptom check-in with care team, significantly improves the quality of life for individuals undergoing treatment for advanced cancer. The study found that the biggest improvements were seen among patient groups that have historically faced the greatest barriers to care, including…
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