Jefferson Named Full Member of The Gynecologic Oncology Group

Full membership in the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) brings to three the number of oncology groups that have accorded Jefferson such distinction. The National Cancer Institute-funded GOG seeks to determine the best means of treating pelvic cancers in women.

Of GOG's 210 member institutions, only 60 are full members. "Full membership acknowledges the large number of gynecologic cancers we treat, as well as our conscientious follow-up and strict adherence to the research protocols," said Richard Depp, MD, the Paul A. and Eloise B. Bowers Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jefferson Medical College (JMC).

Dr. Depp cites the critical role played by Charles J. Dunton, MD, the principal investigator at Jefferson and associate professor of obstetrics/gynecology, JMC, and John A. Carlson Jr., MD, professor and director of the division of gynecologic oncology, JMC.

Gynecologic oncologist, George C. Lewis, MD, professor in the department, is a cofounder of the GOG and its chairman for 14 years.

Jefferson is also a full member of the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group and the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group.