TIL therapy – an opportunity for a few centres?
Regulatory, practical and economic challenges are associated with implementing this personalised treatment on a larger scale, thus currently limiting its availability and accessibility to patients
Patient engagement will be difficult as long as ‘normal’ is equal to ‘healthy’
Constant advocacy by patient groups at all levels is needed to help people with cancer navigate the healthcare system ensuring access to novel medicines which is still a major issue in different countries
Guiding you through the latest cancer research
At the ESMO Congress 2023, our mission with the newspaper articles and expert opinions is to disseminate clear information from the studies presented and help understand their potential impact on cancer care
The future of real-world research is now
ESMO is at the forefront of digital oncology, with some initiatives that support oncologists navigating the emerging opportunities in the field of real-world data research
The emerging role of ctDNA in breast cancer
Liquid biopsies hold great promise in precision medicine in breast cancer, as shown by the pioneering work of Prof. Nicholas Turner, recipient of the ESMO Award for Translational Research 2023
Three decades of progress in nasopharyngeal cancer
Tailored management for high-risk locoregional disease, together with more effective immunotherapy combinations are key areas of exploration in nasopharyngeal cancer, according to 2023 ESMO Lifetime Achievement awardee Prof. Anthony Chan
Precision oncology – are we at an inflection point?
At Molecular Analysis for Precision Oncology (MAP) Congress 2023, international experts discuss the future of histology-agnostic drug development and clinical trial design
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
Liquid biopsy in colorectal cancer – the time has come?
Recent findings from studies confirm the promises of ctDNA in this setting, but unanswered questions still remain about timing and methodology
Advanced genetic testing is largely inaccessible to cancer patients across Europe
An ESMO study shows that precision oncology is out of reach for the majority of patients, with costs of technologies and reimbursement policies acting as major barriers