Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education

Research and Clinical TrialsGeorgia CORE's focus on increasing access to clinical trials has contributed to an eight-fold expansion in cancer trials and growth of community research in urban and rural areas. The organization facilitates an award-winning research collaboration among leading community cancer centers with funding from the National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 100 qualified oncologists conduct 60 clinical trials from 6 regional hubs. Enrollment of racial and ethnic minorities is 25% - 6 times the national average. Enrollment of rural cancer patients is 18% - where there is no benchmark data available.

Cancer Education, Survivorship, and NavigationSurvivors are involved in all aspects of Georgia CORE - serving on the Survivorship Advisory Council, Board of Directors, as staff and volunteers. The organization has conducted multiple surveys of the needs of cancer survivors and disseminated findings to cancer care professionals. Georgia CORE fills a critical need for a coordinated and centralized platform for survivors to access cancer information and resources - the Cancer Survivorship Connection via GeorgiaCancerInfo.org. The organization offers multidisciplinary survivorship conferences and educational programs including a partnership with the Georgia Society of Clinical Oncology, to provide education for navigators who address survivors' needs throughout the cancer continuum.

Cancer Screening and Genetic Risk AssessmentGeorgia CORE raises funds for breast cancer screening and education for rural, underserved and minority women via sale of Georgia's Breast Cancer License Tag. In partnership with the State Office of Rural Health,community partners have received grants to conduct screening and education. In collaboration with the Georgia Department of Public Health, cancer genetic risk assessment for hereditary cancer is offered in 18 districts where Georgia CORE provides genetic testing services, consultation, and education. Online genetic risk assessment is available through Georgia CORE's website httpswwwgeorgiacancerinfoorgscree...