Christa Braun-Inglis (L) and Jamie Myers at the spring 2023 SWOG group meeting in San Francisco. Photo by Fred Joe.

From the @swog.org Front Line:
SWOG Establishes An APP & Nurse Scientist Committee
#SWOGonc

"Drs. Myers and Braun-Inglis are, of course, the ideal leadership team for this committee..."

We agree! 💯
Congrats to this powerhouse team!
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The Next Era of SWOG Success | SWOG In our vision, SWOG’s next era of success grows from our current one. We’ll continue the group’s exemplary work as an NCTN leader in precision medicine, in the innovative study of rare cancers, and in...

The @swog.org Front Line:
The Next Era of SWOG Success
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"We’ll continue the group’s exemplary work as an NCTN leader in precision medicine, in the innovative study of rare cancers, and in so much more, including in pragmatic, highly efficient trials."

Learn more 5/1
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View all of our @swog.org research funding and training opportunities in one place - there's a helpful link to a PDF summary too! #SWOGonc

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Saying Thank You - the final Front Line blog post from Dr. Charles Blanke as @swog.org group chair #SWOGonc

"I have been honored to serve as chair of this research group over the last 13 years, and I could not be prouder of what you have accomplished in that time."
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Our latest:
> @swog.org spring meeting registration opens
> A new Vogelzang Scholar is named for 2026
> Team Hope nearing its Tour de Scottsdale goal
> Four funding programs have applications due soon!
#SWOGonc
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Apply to the @swog.org Virtual Grant Writing Workshop!
Across 6 wks, dive into:
>Lectures on grantsmanship
>Peer-review sessions
>Guidance on spec aims and research strategy
>Access to biostats support
For all #SWOGonc members & investigators across the #NCTN
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Apply by May 1 for the 2026 John Crowley, PhD Award - encouraging statistical excellence in clinical trials. Collaborate with statistical faculty and data management staff at a leading publicly funded, national multi-center clinical trials organization #SWOGonc

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Happening soon:
The "Best of SWOG" online research showcase.
Catch up on some of the most notable @swog.org research results from the past year.
Hope to see you there! #SWOGonc

Register for this one-hour event:
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A Cancer Research Agenda for the Nation, and for SWOG | SWOG Among academic journals, none has a higher journal impact factor than CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, published by the American Cancer Society.

The latest @swog.org Front Line:

A Cancer Research Agenda for the Nation, and for SWOG
#SWOGonc

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All our funding programs in one place Email from The Hope Foundation for Cancer Research Latest Impact Report and SLAI Newsletter   January 20, 2026 See below for recent SWOG and Hope Foundation news, including the latest Imp

Our latest news, including our annual funding guide, 2025 Impact Report, upcoming application deadlines, and more in support of @swog.org #SWOGonc

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SWOG/Hope Foundation Impact Award

Peer-reviewed research grants, up to $250K over 1-2 years, fund novel #SWOGonc projects

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Nicholas Vogelzang SWOG GU Scholarship

Awards 1 scholar annually to attend 2 #SWOGonc group meetings; includes support from GU committee mentors

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CRA/Nurse Travel Support Program

Awards fund travel for #SWOGonc CRAs and nurses to attend the spring 2026 group meeting in San Francisco

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For all #SWOGonc members:

We have 3 funding programs with deadlines on Jan 15 ⬇️

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For all #SWOGonc early career GU researchers:
The Nicholas Vogelzang GU Scholars Program
Includes mentorship and travel support - apply by January 15
w/ @swog.org
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Our program offerings kick off right away in 2026.

#SWOGonc members, please don't miss our January 15 deadline for CRA and nurse travel to the spring @swog.org group meeting!

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SWOG at SABCS: A Record of Success | SWOG The 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) convenes next week. SABCS has been a prime venue for publishing important SWOG research results in breast cancer treatment, symptom management, and...

One great thing our donors do?
Help send @swog.org patient advocates to key scientific meetings like #SABCS25
Cheers to @barbarasegarra.bsky.social and Cheryl Jernigan who will be featured/contributing this week!
#SWOGonc
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Wish we could be there, @barbarasegarra.bsky.social!
Have a great #SABCS25 #SWOGonc

*Thank you* - today and every day - to the donors who make our work possible.

Learn about some of what's happening in 2026, including early deadlines for research and travel support opportunities.

Together, we're moving cancer research forward #SWOGonc @swog.org
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You have a great research idea? A critical need to address? Let's tackle it together.
We agree:
"...while Hope is often referred to as SWOG’s public charity, it has become so, so much more."
We're honored to help advance #SWOGonc research & grateful to all who make it possible.
Thank you!

Mentorship for APPs: Christa Braun-Inglis, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP, Discusses MAPP Program | Cancer Nursing Today Christa Braun-Inglis, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP, of the University of Hawai’i Cancer Center, discusses the SWOG MAPP program, which is a mentorship program for APPs.

The application for the next round of this APP mentoring program, MAPP, closes soon! Take a moment to hear about the opportunity from Christa Braun-Inglis! #SWOGonc

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Map of sites where Hope Foundation grants have been awarded to VA medical centers across the US, 2015-present.

Supporting Veterans with Access to Better Care
10 years of our @swog.org VA Integration and Storefront grant programs #SWOGonc
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📣@swog.org members and friends, we have deadlines for 2 opportunities quickly approaching - nominate a speaker or apply #SWOGonc

Read more in our latest news:
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Welcoming SWOG’s New Myeloma Leader: Dr. Amrita Y. Krishnan | SWOG Today, I’m excited to discuss our next myeloma committee chair, Dr. Amrita Y. Krishnan, who will formally step into the role on November 1st (I briefly welcomed her at plenary in Chicago – this is my ...

From the @swog.org Front Line:
Welcoming SWOG’s New Myeloma Leader: Dr. Amrita Y. Krishnan
#SWOGonc

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Tour de Scottsdale logo

Team Hope returns to Arizona in March!
Riders will again raise funds and support for @swog.org research through participation in the Tour de Scottsdale #SWOGonc
Can you join us? 🚴‍♂️
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A Terrific 2025 for the SWOG NCORP Research Base | SWOG S2408, which opened early in 2025, is enrolling patients who are scheduled to have a distal pancreatectomy for a confirmed or suspected malignancy.  It asks whether a single, preoperative dose of lan...

From the @swog.org Front Line:
A Terrific 2025 for the SWOG NCORP Research Base #SWOGonc

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Application open now:
All #SWOGonc CRAs and nurses, submit a request to travel to the spring 2026 @swog.org group meeting - due January 15

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Pharmaceutical Sciences: A Unique SWOG Legacy | SWOG Her three-decade tenure as our go-to expert on pharmaceutical sciences issues makes her, I believe, the longest-serving committee chair in SWOG history (disclaimer: membership records from our first t...

The @swog.org Front Line:
Pharmaceutical Sciences: A Unique SWOG Legacy #SWOGonc

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Frank and Linda Meyskens

Nominate a researcher making meaningful contributions to the study of cancer prevention! The Frank and Linda Meyskens Lectureship highlights leaders driving innovation in this critical field.

Submit by Nov 1 for spring 2026 #SWOGonc
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Thanks to all who made our Chicago group meeting a success! It went by too quickly, but it’s always refreshing to see our #SWOGonc community in person. We're grateful for our donors 🙏 And for those who picked up some new @swog.org swag, we’re excited to see where you’ll be spotted wearing it!