Wider implementation of precision oncology is still challenging
The 2024 TAT Honorary Awardee Prof. Funda Meric-Bernstam discusses progress made and how to overcome current obstacles in the field
WHO-ESMO collaboration sets accessible cancer care, prevention and education as priority areas of intervention
In the period 2024-2026, the technical collaboration between the United Nations agency and the Society plans a series of evidence-based activities to improve global cancer care
How to improve healthcare in times of crises
Collaboration is needed to advocate for resilient healthcare systems that can navigate crises and deliver high-quality care to patients with cancer, even in the most trying circumstances
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
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.
Prevention, the key to make cancer care sustainable
Medical oncologists have traditionally played a marginal role in helping drive the adoption of preventive lifestyles, “but now it is time to strengthen our commitment” says ESMO President