CoC Annual Cancer Research Paper Competition

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:

1. Clinical Research
2. Basic Science

First-, second-, and third-place winners will be selected from each category.

2024 Cancer Research Paper Competition

The 2024 Cancer Research Paper Competition criteria can be found here.

Clinical Research

First Place

Lauren Janczewski, MD, MS
Northwestern University

Paper Title: Identifying Barriers to Completion of Radiotherapy: Baseline Findings of a Commission on Cancer National Quality Improvement Project

Awarded $1,000 honorarium.

Presentation | Abstract

Second Place

Mohamed Aly, MD
Mayo Clinic Arizona

Paper Title: Long-Term Survival After Surgical Resection for Rectal Cancer is Associated With Textbook Outcome but Not Surgical Case Volume

Awarded $500 honorarium.

Presentation | Abstract

Third Place

Mohamed Aly, MD
Mayo Clinic Arizona

Paper Title: Volume Isn’t What It Used to Be - Reconsidering the Minimum Case Volume Threshold for Lung Cancer Resection

Awarded $500 honorarium.

Presentation | Abstract