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Changing outcomes for people with GI cancer since 1991

About the AGITG

The Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Cancer Trials Group (AGITG) is a multidisciplinary collaborative group of medical and research professionals that conducts clinical trials and related biological research to improve treatments for gastro-intestinal (GI) cancers: those of the oesophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, large and small bowel, rectum and anus.

Through the tireless efforts of the AGITG membership, we have been instrumental in achieving significant changes in medical practice not only in Australia and New Zealand but worldwide.

The GI Cancer Institute is the community division of the AGITG and saves lives by raising funds for gastro-intestinal cancer research in Australia and New Zealand.

The 59 clinical trials conducted by the AGITG, since the group was first formed as a network of investigators in 1991, have involved over 7,000 patients treated at 115 sites in Australia, 8 sites in New Zealand and 110 sites located across Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East.

AGITG research has improved the life expectancy, treatment and quality of life for patients with gastro-intestinal cancers.

We have published 142 journal articles as a result of clinical trials and the group has made 233 presentations of study findings at national and international conferences.

The AGITG has played an important part in intergroup research which has changed international treatment practice for colorectal, GIST and oesophageal cancer patients. This research contributed to the identification of genetic mutations in colorectal cancer (NCIC-CTG CO.17), provided access to new drugs to determine an improved treatment regimen for GIST (EORTC 62005 and EORTC 62024) and added chemotherapy and radiation therapy before surgery for oesophageal cancer (AGITG meta-analysis).

AGITG activities has impacted our community in a number of noteworthy ways. The work of the AGITG has enabled patients throughout Australia and New Zealand, in regional, rural and city based medical centres to access clinical trials, new personalised treatment options, unfunded cancer treatments and state of the art cancer treatments 3 – 5 years earlier than if the research were to be conducted overseas. In the Australasian medical community the AGITG has made significant contributions through the mentoring of oncologists in clinical research, the development of international research links and conducting outstanding academic research.

 

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Our Mission Statement

We put patients with gastro‐intestinal cancer at the centre of our research, saving and improving lives by accelerating the pace of discoveries that lead to cures.

Our dedicated group of research and health professionals translate bold new ideas into life‐saving clinical trials that help those patients as quickly as possible.

Our Vision

To create a world free from gastro‐intestinal cancers.

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    • What is GI cancer?
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      • Stomach Cancer
      • Gallbladder & Biliary Tract Cancer
      • Pancreatic Cancer
      • Gastro-Intestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST)
      • Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs)
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      • Small Bowel Cancer
      • Anal Cancer
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      • Developing our Research
      • Research Priorities
      • Upper GI and Lower GI Working Parties
      • Idea Generation Workshop
      • Endorsed Study Model
      • Translational Research
      • Translational Research Model
      • Tele-Trial Model
      • Publications and Presentations
  • Health Professionals
    • AGITG
      • Membership
      • Achievements
      • Funding
    • Awards and Grants
      • Innovation Grant
      • Rectal Cancer Research Grant
      • Philanthropic Funding
      • Merck-AGITG Clinical Research Fellowship in GI Cancer
      • New Concepts Symposium
      • Best of Posters & Fast Forward
      • Outstanding Site Award
      • John Zalcberg OAM Award
      • Christine Aiken Memorial Award for Excellence in AGITG Study Coordination
      • AGITG Member Fundraiser of the Year Award
      • Grant Opportunities
      • Early Career Research Award for Excellence in AGITG Research
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