If you're age 45 and at average risk, now is the time to get screened for colorectal cancer. Colonoscopy is considered the gold standard to detect & prevent colorectal cancer, typically done every 10 years, while annual, less-invasive, at-home stool tests are also recommended according the CDC.
REMINDER! NRG Oncology GYN Cancer Committee is Requesting Proposals for Clinical Trials in Advance of the April 24, 2026 Interim Meeting. Please submit proposals in advance of the Interim Meeting on current versions of CTEP LOI and concept submission forms found here: https://ow.ly/WQmE50Ytuiw
Check out the latest FORTE Fridays eNewsletter! Get all the latest news & updates for clinical research professionals about this important #colorectalcancer prevention study. @fortestudy.bsky.social
https://conta.cc/4snZZqn
ICYMI - we issued an announcement last week that summarized the new NRG Oncology Committee chair/vice chair changes that took effect on March 1st: https://t.co/LZtOSFnHJH
The NRG Oncology Early Career Mentorship Subcommittee is seeking applications for a 2-year Mentored Fellowship. Interested applicants should submit the electronic application, cover letter & a copy of their CV by 5pm ET on April 30, 2026. Learn more: https://conta.cc/4szn2ym
NRG-BR007 The DEBRA Trial - Pending Closure Notice. Read more: https://conta.cc/4lqMROL
Reminder: NRG-CC008 (SOROCk) is recruiting participants with BRCA1 mutation who are considering surgery to reduce their risk of developing ovarian cancer. Please continue to review your patient population & discuss enrollment opportunities with your clinical teams.
Attn sites that have NRG-BR009 (OFSET) open or are interested in opening this trial: a webinar on Thursday, March 12, 2026 is scheduled to discuss the study. Please refer to the memo on CTSU, dated January 19, 2026 for more information and how to register for the session.
🎉🌍 Happy International Day of Awesomeness! Today, let’s celebrate the amazing people in our lives and the joy they bring! Let's uplift each other with kindness. 💖✨🌟🙌 #DayOfAwesomeness #CelebrateAwesome
NRG Oncology Weekly Broadcast for March 9, 2026: https://conta.cc/40T5EZz
Yesterday was International Women's Day. We should celebrate the strength, resilience & brilliance of women everywhere EVERY DAY. Let’s honor the trailblazers who paved the way for us and uplift each other in our journeys. 💪✨💖 #EmpowerWomen
Don't forget to Spring Forward tonight! What will you do with your "extra" hour of daylight tomorrow? You could make a plan to schedule a #colonoscopy. Current guidelines recommend screening for #coloncancer starting at age 45 for people at average risk. #springforward #daylightsavingtime
🌟Happy Employee Appreciation Day!🎉Today, we recognize & thank the staff of NRG Oncology. Their dedication, expertise & collaborative spirit drive our mission forward every day.
#EmployeeAppreciationDay #NRGOncology #StrongerTogether👏
NOW LIVE! 2025-2026 AMA President Dr. Mukkamala and Dartmouth Cancer Center / JNCI Spectrum Editor-in-Chief Dr. Yu discuss all this Health Policy, Access, and using Patient-Reported Outcomes in today's podcast episode. Tune in & share: www.NRGOncology.org/Podcast
As deaths from #colorectalcancer are rising in people under 50, we wanted to revisit our interview with Thomas George, MD, FACP, FASCO as he discusses treatment options & NRG’s #clinicaltrials portfolio for colorectal cancer. (Note: COBRA & JANUS are closed to enrollment.)
https://ow.ly/sAxo50YhKRI
The SOROCk trial is comparing the effects of two surgical procedures in #ovariancancer risk reduction in women with BRCA1 mutations. Visit the SOROCk FAQ section and the Patient Study Brochure posted on our website to learn more: https://nrgoncology.org/SOROCk
NRG issued a special broadcast outlining all committee leadership changes that became effective on March 1, 2026: https://conta.cc/4l4yyzp
Currently enrolling participants, @fortestudy.bsky.social is a #colorectalcancer prevention trial looking to answer when patients who had 1-2 small benign polyps removed during a colonoscopy, have a repeat surveillance colonoscopy? Learn more about FORTE: https://ow.ly/S6fR50Yikb7
March is #colorectalcancerawarenessmonth. New data from American Cancer Society reveals that colorectal cancer is now the #1 cause of cancer-related death for men & women under age 50. Colonoscopy finds polyps early. Talk to your doctor about screenings.
NOW LIVE! Just presented at #MHNCS26 - We discuss the initial report of NRG-HN009 for advanced head & neck cancer in this podcast episode as well as the currently enrolling NRG-HN010 trial in HER2-expressing salivary gland cancer. Tune in: www.NRGOncology.org/Podcast
February is #NationalCancerPreventionMonth. One in 3 Americans will develop cancer in their lifetime. NRG has 2 prevention #clinicaltrials currently enrolling participants: @fortestudy.bsky.social & SOROCk. Learn more about both in our Feb newsletter: https://conta.cc/3M9g4Aw
IYMI - the February edition of our NRG Currents newsletter is now available! Features: Cancer Prevention Month, new studies in development, and more. Read here: https://conta.cc/3M9g4Aw
The “SOROCk” (NRG-CC008) non-randomized prospective trial comparing the non-inferiority of salpingectomy to salpingo-oophorectomy in reducing the risk of #ovariancancer among BRCA1 carriers is nearing the 50% accrual mark! Learn more: https://www.nrgoncology.org/Clinical-Trials/Protocol/nrg-cc008/
We recently released a new video with PRIMR regarding the optional biospecimen collection and submission study #1 for patients participating in the ARCHER study. Watch Video: https://vimeo.com/1039039420?fl=pl&fe=sh - More study patient materials: www.NRGOncology.org/ARCHER
Our Protocol Support Committee Column highlights the key takeaways of the #NRG2026 Winter Meeting in San Francisco. The Committee featured several educational sessions including a live 'Discuss with Us' session and Protocol Spotlights. Read more: https://ow.ly/xkoP50Yhe82
NOW LIVE! 2025-2026 AMA President Dr. Mukkamala and Dartmouth Cancer Center / JNCI Spectrum Editor-in-Chief Dr. Yu discuss all things Health Policy, Access, and using Patient-Reported Outcomes in today's podcast episode. Tune in & share: www.NRGOncology.org/Podcast
NRG Oncology Weekly Broadcast for February 23, 2026: https://conta.cc/4qU8dFv
Updated NRG Oncology protocols in development list as of January 31, 2026: https://ow.ly/coIZ50Yhe0K
NOW LIVE! Just presented at #MHNCS26 - We discuss the initial report of NRG-HN009 for advanced head & neck cancer in this podcast episode as well as the currently enrolling NRG-HN010 trial in HER2-expressing salivary gland cancer. Tune in: www.NRGOncology.org/Podcast
In our SDMC Corner of the February newsletter we wish NRG Senior Deputy Director and Deputy Group Statistician of NRG Oncology a very happy retirement and note some of the many contributions he made within our group: https://ow.ly/orK050YhcV7
