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Clinical Oncology News - Revamping the NCI Clinical Trials Cooperative Groups
Line-up of the NCI Cooperative Groups After Consolidation
- The Cancer and Leukemia Group B Cooperative Group (CALGB), the North Central Cancer Treatment Group (NCCTG) and the American College of Surgeons Oncology Group (ACOSOG) have merged to form The Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology.
- The Eastern Cooperative Group (ECOG) and the American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ACRIN) have announced a merger.
- The Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) will remain independent.
- The National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP), the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) and the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) are reportedly forming a confederation, although details are pending.
- The Children’s Oncology Group (COG) is exempt from the consolidation.
