The mission of the Northern Indiana Cancer Research Consortium, Community Clinical Oncology Program (NICRC) is to promote community participation in National Cancer Institute (NCI) sponsored clinical trials. The NICRC focuses on accrual to both cancer treatment and cancer control clinical trials. Six area hospitals and a variety of physicians including oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, surgeons, specialists and primary care physicians have come together to support this endeavor. Through collaboration, these groups are able to build on each others'resources and outreach efforts in order to bring the best possible care to the community. When treating cancer, physicians have to consider numerous factors in addition to the best treatment options available for their patients. Quality of life, insurance, cost and time constraints are just some of the elements involved with cancer treatment. Receiving treatment close to home provides the patients with improved quality of life, decreased travel costs and additional time to spend with family and friends. Through the CCOP, the NICRC is able to provide patients with the best treatment options while allowing patients to receive treatment in their home communities. The science that is learned from participation in clinical trials is invaluable in the fight to cure cacer and the ability for patients to receive treatment close to home is priceless. In addition to treatig cancer, the NICRC is also dedicated to increasing public awareness about cancer and early detection. Through cancer control studies, the NICRC hopes to decrease the incidence and mortality of cancer in the local area.

Public Health Relevance

Clinical trials provide scientific knowledge which in turn results in improved treatment options for patients. Enrolling patients to NCI sponsored clinical trials will increase the quality of health of the local community. Improved treatment options will also decrease mortality and the co-morbidities associated with cancer.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Cooperative Clinical Research--Cooperative Agreements (U10)
Project #
2U10CA086726-14
Application #
8524136
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZCA1-SRLB-B (J1))
Program Officer
Mccaskill-Stevens, Worta J
Project Start
2000-09-28
Project End
2015-05-31
Budget Start
2013-06-18
Budget End
2014-05-31
Support Year
14
Fiscal Year
2013
Total Cost
$710,588
Indirect Cost
$260,057
Name
Memorial Hospital of South Bend
Department
Type
DUNS #
064701261
City
South Bend
State
IN
Country
United States
Zip Code
46601
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