Environmental carcinogens – it’s not all about mutagens
Recent findings regarding the role of tumour promoters in cancer development should lead to a review of the mechanisms of action of existing environmental carcinogens
Innovative approaches in the management of gastrointestinal cancers
Molecular characterisation of tumour subtypes and immunotherapy are key areas attracting researchers’ efforts that may shape the future of clinical practice, according to ESMO President Prof. Andrés Cervantes
A growing community
Teresa Del Giudice is the 30,000th ESMO Member. In this interview she explains what motivated her to join the community.
When your patient is the global population
Dr Raffaella Casolino is the third ESMO young medical oncologist serving as a cancer expert on the WHO Cancer Control team
Does AI hold the future of early cancer detection?
Technology promises to improve understanding of cancer risk and lesion biology, but clear regulation is urged to implement innovation in cancer screening programmes
How can lung cancer prevention and treatment strategies be improved in resource-restricted settings?
The key to overcoming barriers to effective prevention and treatment in resource-restricted settings involves cooperation between multiple organisations, including medical societies, patient groups, pharmaceutical companies and regulatory agencies
Clean air is essential to prevent lung cancer
ESMO is contributing to making European Union legislation stricter on exposure limits for air pollution and asbestos to prevent new lung cancer cases
Patients as partners to address unmet needs in sarcoma
However, there are still many obstacles faced by investigators in achieving effective patient involvement in research
What do non-oncologists know about cancer care?
A survey reveals that physicians outside the field of oncology are insufficiently updated on the latest advances in cancer care, thus increasing the risk of providing misleading information and inadequate support to patients.
Quality cancer care starts with training oncologists at the highest standards
Despite the encouraging findings of a new global survey demonstrating a high rate of uptake of the ESMO/ASCO Global Curriculum in Medical Oncology, resource limitations in lower-income regions as well as country-specific political circumstances may be hindering its implementation locally.