International Breast Cancer Study Group

**Semantic type:** Organization

**Definition:** A group dedicated to innovative clinical research designed to improve the prognosis of women with breast cancer. Patients and investigators from six continents: Europe, Australia/ New Zealand, Africa, Asia, and North and South America, cooperate by participating in extensive clinical trials in the Adjuvant breast cancer setting. IBCSG has been a pioneer in research into combined hormonal therapy and chemotherapy, timing and duration of Adjuvant Therapies, and Quality of Life of breast cancer patients. (from ibcsg.org)

**Synonyms:** - IBCSG