Seminars in Oncology
Volume 35, Issue 5 , Pages 545-552, October 2008

The Southwest Oncology Group: Progress in Cancer Research

  • Charles A. Coltman Jr

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Charles A. Coltman Jr, MD, Southwest Oncology Group Operations Office, 14980 Omicron Dr, San Antonio, TX 78245

Chairman Emeritus, Southwest Oncology Group

Beginning in the mid 1950s and continuing through today, the Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) has been a leader in cancer clinical research in adults. SWOG has contributed to the field of cancer research through both the logistical development of new systems, technologies, statistical methodologies, and training, and through specific tangible contributions to science, addressing the standard of care for almost every adult malignancy. This review summarizes the highlights of SWOG contributions over the years, including contributions in medical oncology, staging, radiation oncology, surgery, and other cancer-related disciplines.

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 Supported in part by the grants awarded by the following Institutes of the Department of Health and Human Services: National Cancer Institute—CA32102, CA37429 and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, CA108964; National Institute of Aging—AG19241; National Eye Institute—EY014418; and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute—HL071022.

PII: S0093-7754(08)00164-4

doi:10.1053/j.seminoncol.2008.07.001

Seminars in Oncology
Volume 35, Issue 5 , Pages 545-552, October 2008

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