The Commission on Cancer (CoC) and American Cancer Society host an annual paper competition for physicians-in-training to foster the importance of oncologic research in support of its mission.
Papers can be submitted under one of the two following categories:
First-, second-, and third-place winners will be selected from each category.
Details about the 2025 Cancer Research Paper Competition will be available soon.
Richard Sassun, MD
Mayo Clinic Rochester
Paper Title: A Validated Integration Of Tumor Deposits In N Staging For Prognostication In Colon Cancer
Awarded $1,000 honorarium.
Kelley Chan, MD, MS
Loyola University Medical Center
Commission on Cancer Hospital Accreditation Status is Associated with Increased Delivery of Guideline-Concordant Care for Highly Vulnerable Patients with Breast Cancer
Awarded $500 honorarium.
Jamie A. Hillas, MD
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Relationships Matter: Matching Barriers to Implementation Strategies for Commission on Cancer’s Breast Surgical Standards
Awarded $500 honorarium.
Amelia Wong, DO
University of Hawaii, John A Burns School of Medicine
An Innovative Pathway to Diagnose, Stage and Treat Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Addressing Treatment Delays in the Pacific Region
Awarded $500 honorarium.