The primary mission of the Southwest Oncology Group ("The Group"), a cooperative research group, is to make progress in the prevention and cure of cancer through clinical trials and basic science research. The Group through its member institutions, conducts clinical trials and studies directed to that end. The Group also publishes and presents research results nationally and internationally. The Group does not itself, however, provide treatment advice to individual patients or their families. For such assistance, please contact your personal physician or the National Cancer Institute at 1-800-4-CANCER.
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