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Trans Tasman Radiation Oncology Group (TROG) Cancer Research Improving cancer outcomes through world-class radiation therapy trials. Aust/NZ Not-for-Profit | Clinical Trials | Since 1989 #CancerResearch #RadiationTherapy #ClinicalTrials 🌐www.trog.com.au

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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The first site is now open at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, recruiting patients for the new TROG 21.10/TOGA 20-005 PRIME-Lung trial, exploring the role of RT in metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. Sites in Australia, Canada and Ireland will recruit for the study. trog.com.au/trog-prime-l...
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
‼️It's just 1 week until we kick off our Km's for Cancer Research Challenge. Sign up today to help us cover as many kilometres as possible in October, to raise funds & awareness for vital cancer research. Move however you like - every kilometre counts. kmsforcancerresearch2026.gofundraise.com.au
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Don't miss a great opportunity to share your research with the radiation oncology community. Abstract submissions are open now for the TROG 2027 Annual Scientific Meeting. Submit your abstract via our online portal before 9 October 2026: www.trogasm.com.au/abstracts
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Don't miss a great opportunity to share your research with the radiation oncology community. Submit your abstract before 9 October, to be a part of an exciting program for our 2027 Annual Scientific meeting, 9-12 March 2027 in Hobart, Tasmania. www.trogasm.com.au
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Don't miss out on the opportunity to turn your clinical trial idea into a fully developed research concept. TROG members should submit their trial ideas by 6 October for our virtual, half day Concept Development Workshop being held on 30 November. trog.com.au/health-resea...
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European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) @estroradiotherapy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
📢 Call for Papers! Submit your research to the joint ESTRO open-access special issue: Highlights of #Brachytherapy across phiRO, ctRO & tipsRO! Focusing on AI planning, image-guided RT, combined therapies & patient outcomes. 📅 Deadline: 30 Oct 🔗 bit.ly/3UP9pje #radonc
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We had a great day yesterday helping spread the word about the vital role of radiation therapy in cancer treatment at our local Westfield shopping centre, to mark @World Radiotherapy Awareness Day. Thanks to all who got behind the event. www.worldradiotherapy.org
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Don't miss a great opportunity to share your research with the radiation oncology community. Submit your abstract before 9 October for our 2027 Annual Scientific meeting, being held 9-12 March 2027 in Hobart, Tasmania. Early bird registration is also open now! www.trogasm.com.au
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🏃Can you join us to make every kilometre count during October? Sign up now for our Km's for Cancer Research challenge today, and get ready to move your way in October to help us reach our target of covering 14,000km and raising $14,000. kmsforcancerresearch2026.gofundraise.com.au
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
It's Prostate Cancer Awareness month & we want to thank the researchers & patients driving trials like TROG 18.01-NINJA, which is exploring if RT can be reduced from 20-40 sessions to 5 -14 sessions for some #prostatecancer patients! Read more: trog.com.au/tninja-prost...
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Abstract submissions are now open for our 2027 Annual Scientific Meeting being held from 9-12 March in Hobart, Tas. We'd love you to share your research to help connect systems, people and ideas. Find out more & submit your abstract before 9 Oct 2026 at: www.trogasm.com.au
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
🏃Join with the TROG radiation oncology community to make every kilometre count this October! Join our Km's for Cancer Research challenge & move your way to raise awareness & funds for cancer research. Register now to get a free cap! kmsforcancerresearch2026.gofundraise.com.au
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
TROG Members with a special interest in #head&neckcancer had a great opportunity to connect with international colleagues at the IFHNOS World Congress in Brisbane this week. The International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies (IFHNOS) includes 70 member societies from 58 countries.
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
🏃Join with the Radiation Oncology community to make every kilometre count this October! Join our Km's for Cancer Research challenge & move your way throughout October to raise awareness & funds for cancer research. Register now to get a free cap! kmsforcancerresearch2026.gofundraise.com.au
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Abstract submissions are now open for our 2027 Annual Scientific Meeting being held from 9-12 March in Hobart, Tas. We'd love you to share your research to help connect systems, people and ideas. Find out more & submit your abstract before 9 Oct 2026 www.trogasam.com.au
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Catch EarlyBird registration for our 2027 Annual Scientific Meeting, March 9-12, in Hobart, Tasmania. We're planning a fantastic program, starting with full-day workshops, followed by a meeting focused on connecting the RO community. Register today. www.trogasm.com.au
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Abstract submissions are now open for our 2027 Annual Scientific Meeting being held from 9-12 March in Hobart, Tas. We'd love you to share your research to help connect systems, people and ideas. Find out more & submit your abstract before 9 Oct 2026 at: www.trogasm.com.au
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Exciting news! The MRFF has granted $2.86m to TROG to launch the Australian arm of the international FAST-Forward Boost breast cancer RT trial - TROG's largest ever single grant for a clinical trial. @nihr.bsky.social @icr.ac.uk Read about the trial: trog.com.au/2-86m-breast...
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Congrats to a/Prof Steven David & the AZTEC trial research team on publishing findings from the phase II breast cancer trial comparing two SABR dose-fractionation schedules plus atezolizumab in advanced triple-negative breast cancer. @natcomms.nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
It was fantastic to see so many TROG members contribute to a great @togaanz.bsky.social meeting in Melbourne last week & to hear updates from Prof John Tom from @petermaccc.bsky.social on the new PRIME-Lung and ViTAL lung cancer trials that we are collaborating on. trog.com.au/new-prime-lu...
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Congrats to all involved in our NINJA prostate cancer trial on reaching the recruitment target of 472 participants across Australia & NZ. The trial is studying new, less onerous SBRT schedules for #prostatecancer. trog.com.au/tninja-prost...
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TROG 18.01 NINJA prostate cancer trial completes recruitment - TROG Cancer Research
LATEST NEWS: 15 July 2026 The TROG 18.01 NINJA trial has achieved the milestone of successfully completing participant recruitment, paving the way for improvements in radiation therapy treatment for p...
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Dr Dominique Lee's story is a powerful reminder of the impact of a supportive professional community. After surviving sexual assault during specialist training, she returned to #RadOnc with the support of colleagues & now champions physician wellbeing. Read more: trog.com.au/a-radiation-...
Dr Dominque LeeDr Dominique Lee's memoir: What's Been Broken is All the More Sharp
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Clinical trials change lives. Angelo's participation in the TROG-led #FASTRACKII trial contributed to five-year results showing excellent outcomes for SABR in patients with kidney cancer unsuitable for surgery. Read his story: trog.com.au/angelos-story/
Clinical trial  participant Angelo Zuccarello and wife Rosie.
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Do you treat patients with liver cancer? The TROG 21.07 SOCRATES HCC trial, running at 20 sites across Australia and one in Canada, aims to recruit 73 more participants by April 2027, to study the use of SABR for patients with early-stage liver HCC. Read more: trog.com.au/socrates-hcc...
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
We're launching an international trial of a novel radiation therapy approach for advanced lung cancer. The PRIME-Lung trial will investigate if adding RT to standard systemic treatment soon after diagnosis of metastatic NSCLC improves overall survival. trog.com.au/new-prime-lu...
TROG PRIME-Lung trial will test a novel radiation therapy approach in advanced lung cancer.
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Today is the last chance to donate to TROG's EOFY appeal. Your tax-deductible donation before end of 30 June 2026 will help fund life-changing research that gives patients access to safer, more effective treatments and better outcomes. trogtaxappeal.gofundraise.com.au
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Our most recent annual report showcases a year of impactful research, forging new international collaborations, and deeper consumer engagement - all strengthening our work to improve cancer outcomes. Read more about our 2025 highlights: trog.com.au/2025-annual-...
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NRGOnc @nrgonc.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
ATTN NRG members: NRG Oncology System Updates – Upcoming Participant Entry Downtime ➡️https://conta.cc/47PhI2g
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NRG Oncology System Updates – Upcoming Participant Entry Downtime
Email from NRG Oncology NRG Oncology System Updates – Upcoming Participant Entry Downtime NRG Oncology will be implementing system updates on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Participant randomization to NRG
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TOGA @togaanz.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Final days to secure early bird rates for the 2026 TOGA ASM. Be part of an engaging scientific program bringing together experts across research, clinical care, and innovation in thoracic oncology. Early Bird Registrations close 31 May. Clinicians save up to 45%
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Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) @ardc.edu.au · 27/05/2026
⚙️ Clinical trialists & data custodians: Set up your #ClinicalTrial for data sharing from the start using Health Data Australia, the national catalogue. ▶️ Learn how: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h95... @mischhub.bsky.social @togaanz.bsky.social @anzuptrials.bsky.social #HealthData
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Setting up a New Clinical Trial for Data Sharing with Health Data Australia
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
It's been fabulous to see so many TROG trials in the spotlight at the @estroradiotherapy.bsky.social meeting in Sweden this week. Congrats to all the researchers who presented on impactful trial findings & innovative radiation therapy quality assurance initiatives. trog.com.au/trog-trials-...
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TROG trials in the spotlight at ESTRO26 international conference - TROG Cancer Research
LATEST NEWS: 20 MAY A number of TROG trials and projects garnered international attention this month, as researchers presented findings at one of the world’s largest radiotherapy and oncology meetings...
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
On Clinical Trials Day, we want to acknowledge the incredible researchers involved in clinical trials run by TROG & many other organisations, and almost 16,000 trial participants who have helped us drive better cancer treatments & outcomes over 35+ years. Thank you! www.trog.com.au
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Exciting findings: FASTRACK II trial 5-years outcomes presented at #ESTRO26 & in @thelancetoncol.bsky.social l show SABR achieves 100% effectiveness in treating primary kidney cancers @anzuptrials.bsky.social trog.com.au/fastrack-ii-...
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
We're thrilled to have run the life-changing TROG 15.03/ANZUP 16001 FASTRACK II trial led by Prof Shankar Siva. Fantastic to see these impactful results.
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Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre @petermaccc.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
A Peter Mac-led clinical trial has shown a potent and precisely targeted form radiotherapy, known as SABR, can cure many patients with inoperable kidney cancers. Read more: www.petermac.org/about-us/new...
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
How many clinical trials involving radiation therapy implement & report on RT quality assurance? Not many, according to a fascinating review that highlights the need for a greater focus on RTQA in research. @estroradiotherapy.bsky.social trog.com.au/rtqa-review/
Image of doctor looking at radiation therapy scans : Review of RTQA in clinical trials
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
We're thrilled that international site, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre has joined the SOCRATES HCC trial, which aims to determine if stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) can offer a safer, more effective treatment for early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma. trog.com.au/trials/trog-...
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Are you keen to conduct secondary data analysis studies drawing on data from trials run by TROG Cancer Research or other organisations to answer new research questions? Take a look at the resources below.
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European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) @estroradiotherapy.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
📣 Call for Core Members: ESTRO Adaptive Radiotherapy #ART Focus Group Help shape the safe, effective rollout of #AdaptiveRadiotherapy across clinical practice. 🌍 All profiles & career stages encouraged 📅 Deadline: 31 May 2026 ✅ Apply: bit.ly/4u9zaqB
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Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) @ardc.edu.au · 05/05/2026
📣Have your say: ARDC Annual Survey now open! Help improve the services we deliver to the Australian research community. Start the 5 min survey now: bit.ly/2026-ardc-su...
Card reading "A R D C Survey 2026 - Tell Us What You Think - Take the survey" against a photo of attendees at an A R D C event happily stretching
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European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) @estroradiotherapy.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Published in the #GreenJournal: ESTRO-EORTC expert #guideline on target delineation and #radiotherapy details for stage I–III small cell #lungancer 👉 bit.ly/3Q9O0P9 #radonc #SCLC
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TOGA @togaanz.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Calling all researchers in the TOGA Community! Abstract submissions for the 2026 TOGA ASM are closing soon. If you’re part of the TOGA community, don’t miss the chance to contribute to this year’s exciting program of presentations and discussions. Submission Deadline:
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Great news: 3 more sites have opened the NRG-HN014 cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma trial: Princess Alexandra Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne & Townsville University Hospital are recruiting for the trial run in collaboration with @nrgonc.bsky.social trog.com.au/internationa...
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
It is with sadness that we honour the life & legacy of Radiation Oncologist Professor Jim Denham OAM, a founding member of TROG and pioneering researcher, who passed away recently leaving a remarkable legacy across cancer care, research & advocacy. t.co/3g4mTSdamh t.co/BaIHaHIYHK
Professor Jim Denham
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Our new Consumer Engagement Charter outlines TROG’S commitment to involving consumer voices in all aspects of our work, from research strategy to study delivery. Read how we aim to listen to the voices of consumers in all we do at TROG. trog.com.au/consumer-eng...
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
A big thank you to Prof Annette Haworth, who has stepped down as Board Director after serving since 2019, & being involved in our activities for 20+ years. We're thrilled Annette will remain involved with TROG, including as medical physicist for several trials. trog.com.au/trog-2026-agm/
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
We're thrilled to be welcoming 300+ delegates to our 38th ASM in Naarm (Melbourne) this week. After some great workshops today, our scientific program begins tomorrow focused on driving innovative trials, with highlights on equity and consumer-driven research. www.trogasm.com.au
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OncLive @onclive.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
📹 Alexander T. Pearson, MD, PhD, of @uchicagocancer.bsky.social unpacks the role of AI for clinical trial design and enrollment. #oncology #AI 📷Watch the full video here: www.onclive.com/view/dr-pear...
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Dr Pearson on Using AI for Clinical Trial Design and Accrual | OncLive
Alexander T. Pearson, MD, PhD, discusses the role of AI for clinical trial design and enrollment.
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Don't miss the #TROG2026ASM Technology Pit Stop session with A/Prof Nick Hardcastle, Dr Michael Jameson & Dr Michelle Li, who lead TROG Committees & Special Interest Groups that focus on use of emerging technologies in our trials, from MRI to proton therapy Register today: www.trogasm.com.au
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TROG Cancer Research @trogcancerresearch.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
It's just one week until we kick off one of the biggest events of the year in the Australian & NZ RO calendar - our ASM in Melbourne. Register to join us for a fabulous program covering the latest research & technology, and the future of clinical trials. www.trog.com.au
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