SWOG
SWOG
SWOG (pronounced: /swɒɡ/) is a cancer research cooperative group that designs and conducts multidisciplinary clinical trials to improve the practice of medicine in preventing, detecting, and treating cancer, and to enhance the quality of life for cancer survivors. The primary goal of SWOG is to significantly improve survival and quality of life for cancer patients.
Etymology
SWOG was originally an acronym for Southwest Oncology Group, reflecting its origins in the southwestern United States. However, the organization has since expanded and now includes sites all over the U.S. and the world, and thus now goes simply by SWOG.
Related Terms
- Clinical trial: A type of research that studies new tests and treatments and evaluates their effects on human health outcomes.
- Oncology: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
- Cancer survivor: A person who has been diagnosed with cancer, regardless of when that diagnosis was made or the stage of the disease.
- Quality of life: An individual's overall well-being, including their physical, mental, and social conditions.
See Also
- National Cancer Institute (NCI): The U.S. government's principal agency for cancer research and training.
- Cancer Research UK: A cancer research and awareness charity in the United Kingdom.
- American Cancer Society: A nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on SWOG
- Wikipedia's article - SWOG
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