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Baptist Clinical Research Center
Clinical Trials Available Close to Home
The Baptist Clinical Research Center (BCRC) was started in 1989 to coordinate the participation of
Baptist patients in research activities. Because of the important role that oncology research trials
and protocols have played in the ongoing treatment of cancer, the BCRC has had a substantial
portion of its time and resources dedicated to oncology research.
In 2010 this trend continued with over 40 oncology-related ongoing clinical trials. This
represented over 2000 man hours devoted to the support of our patients, physicians and
community members involved with oncology and its treatment. The BCRC staff includes a
Director, Clinical Research Coordinators, a Research Assistant and a Regulatory Research
Coordinator.
The research involves trials from the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer
Institute. The payment for these studies is typically minimal and does not cover the expenses of
running the studies, but the general benefit to our community is invaluable.
Significant oncology studies in 2010 include:
GOG (Gynecology Oncology Group): currently following over 50 patients in 13
studies.
ACOSOG (American College of Surgeons Oncology): 2 studies in conjunction
with the Comprehensive Breast Center and Dr. Michael Berry. Both are closed
now, but continue to follow 2 patients on those studies.
Over 170 study participants continue to be followed in over 40 oncology trials.
Continued surveillance of patients in the following groups:
CALGB (Cancer and Leukemia Group B)
NSABP (National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project )
RTOG (Radiation Therapy Oncology Group)
GOG (Gynecological Oncology Group )
SWOG (Southwest Oncology Group)
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