Preferred Label : Clinical Trials Cooperative Group;
NCIt synonyms : Clinical Trial Groups; Clinical Cooperative Groups; Clinical Trials Cooperative Groups; Cooperative Group; Cooperative Groups;
NCIt related terms : CooperativeGroup; NCI clinical trials cooperative group;
NCIt definition : A group of researchers, cancer centers, and community doctors who provide infrastructure
for studies of new cancer treatment, prevention, early detection, quality of life,
and rehabilitation. (BRIDG);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A group of researchers, cancer centers, and community doctors who are involved
in studies of new cancer treatment, prevention, early detection, quality of life,
and rehabilitation. Clinical trials carried out by cooperative groups are sponsored
by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and large numbers of patients take part in
many locations. Examples include the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG), Gynecologic
Oncology Group (GOG), and Children's Oncology Group (COG).; BRIDG 3.0.3: A group of researchers, cancer centers, and community doctors who provide
infrastructure for studies of new cancer treatment, prevention, early detection, quality
of life, and rehabilitation. EXAMPLE(S): Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG),
Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG).;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000045656;
Origin ID : C18205;
UMLS CUI : C1521808;
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