Highlighting the progress and impact of cancer research, the Alliance shares stories about new clinical trials, scientific discoveries, and the achievements of our investigators. These features showcase the progress being made against cancer and the people driving it forward. By sharing these stories, we raise awareness of the vital role clinical trials play in improving…
The Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology is committed not only to finding new and better ways to treat cancer but also to identifying ways to help prevent cancer from occurring in the first place. According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer prevention is any action taken to lower the chance of developing cancer. In…
Recent publications from Alliance investigators are delivering practice-changing insights that directly improve patient care. Featured in leading journals—including the New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of Clinical Oncology, and JAMA Oncology—these studies are shaping treatment strategies for prostate cancer, meningioma, lung cancer, and colon cancer. Below is a selection of these recent publications. Journal of…
A national clinical trial led by the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology has found that oxybutynin, a drug often used to treat overactive bladder symptoms, reduces hot flashes compared to the placebo in men receiving hormone therapy for prostate cancer. This primary analysis of Alliance A222001 is published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.…
To make cancer care smoother and more effective, the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology has introduced a new clinical trial for people with gastrointestinal cancers, such as cancers of the stomach, colon, and esophagus. The PAGODA trial (Alliance A232402CD) will test a proactive approach to chemotherapy dose adjustments, aiming to minimize treatment interruptions and…
At the Alliance, we share stories that highlight the progress and impact of cancer research. By highlighting new clinical trials, scientific discoveries, and the achievements of our investigators, we shine a light on the progress being made against cancer and the people driving it forward. These stories raise awareness of the essential role clinical trials…