Improving supportive care of young patients with breast cancer
According to Prof. Ann Partridge, 2024 ESMO Awardee, young patients with breast cancer have unique needs that must be addressed to achieve better outcomes
Do young patients benefit from immune checkpoint inhibitors?
First evidence for the efficacy of anti-PD-1 agents in children, adolescents and young adults with melanoma prompts the call for a change in cancer care for this population
Cancer in old patients: geriatric assessment and management plays a crucial role to provide personalised care
First recommendations are released from the ESMO/SIOG Cancer in the Elderly Working Group
Tailoring care for LGBTQ patients with cancer – a long way ahead?
With a recent survey in collaboration with SIOPE and the recognition of LGBTQ as a specific patient population in the recommendations for a Global Curriculum in Medical Oncology, ESMO is at the forefront of a more inclusive oncology
Oncologists do not feel well-prepared to address the health needs of LGBTQ cancer patients
In an ESMO-SIOPE survey, only 10% of respondents report they received adequate education in medical school about how to tailor cancer care to this population
Pregnancy after breast cancer: study provides reassurance to BRCA carriers undergoing assisted reproductive techniques
No difference in risk recurrence or pregnancy outcomes was reported between young women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations conceiving naturally and those using fertility treatments
Health emergencies: let’s get prepared without leaving cancer patients behind
ESMO is advocating for secondary and tertiary care levels to be included into international agreements and WHO’s documents to respond to pandemics
Pregnancy after cancer- is it safe?
While increasing evidence from studies support pregnancy after cancer treatment, data gaps persist, particularly regarding the impact of novel therapies on fertility
Access to high-quality care for sarcomas is still unequal worldwide
Delays and poor patient journey are reported in resource-constrained countries, while awareness campaigns and healthcare service reorganisation have improved rare cancer management in more developed areas
Rare cancers in Asia – the value of registry data in low-resourced settings
While some challenges associated with rare cancers are similar in Europe and Asia, resources and differing epidemiology need to be considered when coming up with solutions