2012.04.16 Weekly Broadcast Email
The following updates were updates made to the CCCWFU CCOP Research Base website for the week of April 16, 2012.
DSBM Minutes:
The most recent DSMB minutes have been uploaded to the Adverse Event page.
97609 Announcement:
(Impact of Genomics and Exposures on Disparities in Breast Cancer Radiosensitivity)
The non-Hispanic white accrual currently is 354 out of 400. Enrollment for this arm of the study will close for additional participants on May 11, 2012 or when accrual meets 400, whichever comes first.
The following minority accruals are available: African American- 166, Hispanic/Latino- 194, Asian or Pacific Islander- 98, and American Indian or Alaska Native- 100. Thank you for your participation in this study.
99211 Announcement:
(Feasibility of Delivering a Quitline Based Smoking Cessation Intervention in Lung Cancer Patients Receiving Outpatient Treatment: A Pilot Study)
Since 145 accruals remain, each site staff certified at the annual meeting that have not accrued a patient by April 22, 2012 will need to be recertified. Please send an audio tape containing a recording of you administering the 15 minute smoking cessation counseling. You can interview a coworker or family member, but not a patient. Sites can be recertified by sending an audio tape to the CCCWFU CCOP Research Base Protocol Information Office. (2000 W. 1st Street Suite 401, Winston-Salem, NC 27104)