Apr 9, 2021
In 2005, the awards were presented to practices that also had a high rate of accrual of under-represented minorities. In this issue, we recognize the pediatric oncology program at the University of New Mexico Cancer Center, the Kansas City Cancer Center, and Kinston Medical Specialists. Twelve oncology practices were recognized with ASCO’s Clinical Trials Participation Awards this year, and each issue of the Journal of Oncology Practice takes a close look at three of the winners. The awards were established 3 years ago to underscore ASCO’s commitment to promoting clinical cancer research.
This center was the year’s only award winner in pediatric oncology, and it is that state’s only children’s oncology program. In September 2005, it was designated a National Cancer Institute cancer research and treatment center. Under her leadership, it now enrolls almost 30 annually, which represents about 88% of eligible patients. Overall, we cure 85% of kids with cancer. It