Children's Oncology Group

The Children's Oncology Group (COG) is a clinical research cooperative group that is dedicated to pediatric oncology. It is a part of the National Cancer Institute's National Clinical Trials Network. The group conducts clinical trials and research to investigate the causes and treatments of childhood cancer.

Pronunciation

Children's Oncology Group: /ˈtʃɪldrənz ɒnˈkɒlədʒi ɡruːp/

Etymology

The term "Children's Oncology Group" is derived from the English language. "Children's" refers to something that is for or relating to children. "Oncology" is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. It is derived from the Greek words "onkos" (mass or tumor) and "-logia" (study of). "Group" refers to a number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together.

Related Terms

Pediatric Oncology: A medical specialty focused on the care of children with cancer. It includes the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in children and young adults.

Clinical Trials: Research studies that involve people. They test whether treatments are safe and how well they work.

National Cancer Institute: The U.S. government's principal agency for cancer research and training.

National Clinical Trials Network: A research network that provides an infrastructure for conducting large-scale, multi-institutional trials for cancer treatment, screening, and prevention.

Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.

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Children's Oncology Group