Study provides new evidence linking air pollution with increased breast cancer risk
Epidemiological data from France underline the urgent need for public policy and advocacy to improve air quality around the world
Aspirin in colorectal cancer – has it still a place in secondary prevention?
Negative results from the ASCOT trial should not discourage researchers from investigating the drug’s potential in some molecularly distinct subgroups
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
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
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
HPV vaccination uptake reflects our efforts as one oncology community
Cervical cancer is a preventable disease so, although research advances are increasing treatment opportunities for all women diagnosed at any stage, we must stop it before it hits.
National cancer registries in Asia – is Big Data the way to go?
Integrated, comprehensive databases may help to close the gap in cancer care between high- and low-/lower-middle-income countries
New PAGAs on endometrial cancer and metastatic breast cancer presented in Singapore
Differences in cancer population, local expertise, availability of and accessibility to treatments are incorporated into two new Pan-Asian adaptations (PAGA) of the ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines
Tobacco use is still a neglected cancer risk factor in Asia
Tailored strategies based on existing technologies and digital tools are needed to help inform people in geographically difficult-to-reach communities
Cancer prevention: ESMO partnering with EONS on a year-long campaign
The Society takes a further step toward improving oncologists’ knowledge on healthy lifestyles to better support their patients and reduce the burden of cancer