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Purpose: The primary objective was to determine if vaginal cuff brachytherapy and chemotherapy (VCB/C) increases recurrence-free survival (RFS) compared with pelvic radiation therapy (RT) in high-intermediate and high-risk early-stage endometrial carcinoma.
Patients And Methods: A randomized phase III trial was performed in eligible patients with endometrial cancer. Eligible patients had International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (2009) stage I endometrioid histology with Gynecologic Oncology Group protocol 33-based high-intermediate-risk criteria, stage II disease, or stage I to II serous or clear cell tumors.
US Cancer Centers of Excellence Strategies for Increased Inclusion of Racial and Ethnic Minorities in Clinical Trials.
J Oncol Pract
April 2019
15 University of California, Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, Davis, CA.
Article Synopsis
- The participation of racial and ethnic minority groups (REMGs) in cancer trials is low, despite high cancer rates in these populations, prompting an evaluation of practices at leading US cancer centers.
- Methods involved analyzing cancer centers with significant REMG populations and interviewing leaders to uncover successful strategies for improving trial participation.
- Key findings highlight that effective practices include strong leadership commitment, training for researchers, active community engagement, improved patient outreach, and better resource allocation aimed at reducing health disparities.