Machine learning models predict adverse events and survival in patients receiving immunotherapy
New data supports the use of artificial intelligence for the administration of immune-check inhibitors in solid tumours
Can AI and liquid biopsies take precision oncology to the next level?
According to the 2025 ESMO TAT Honorary Awardee, Prof. Philippe Bedard, new technologies have the potential to increase the wealth of information generated from trials and registries
Rare cancers: research progresses at a slower pace than in other areas of oncology
With its new peer-reviewed journal dedicated to rare tumours, ESMO supports knowledge and data sharing among the stakeholders in the field
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Hypofractionation may help reduce the impact of radiotherapy on the environment
Recent research suggests a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions with de-escalation per cancer patient
A little does not go a long way to treating cancer: updated ESMO study results cause concern about stalling progress in access to medicines
The updated Antineoplastic Medicine Survey (ANMS) dataset shows that essential therapies remain out of reach for patients in most low and lower middle-income countries despite international efforts
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Innovation means progress for all people with cancer
Effectiveness, applicability and accessibility measure the value of novel technologies and therapies in oncology
Three new Pan-Asian-adapted guidelines at ESMO Asia Congress
The latest tumour types covered in the ESMO PAGAs are biliary tract cancers, oncogene-addicted metastatic non-small cell lung cancer and epithelial ovarian cancer
Preventing the rise in obesity-related cancers in Asia
Long-term multisectoral preventive actions that take into account local requirements are needed
Education sets the basis for an AI-driven future of oncology
The deployment of artificial intelligence could lead to substantial advances in cancer care, but collaborative efforts are needed to increase trust among end users
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Redispensing cancer medicines means caring for the environment
Some initiatives show that collection and distribution of unused medicines can help tackle drug waste, with a potential impact on emissions associated to oncology therapies