As ESMO continues to collate research, conduct surveys and publish on the medical nuances specific to populations of patients across the wide gender spectrum, it is clear that practitioners aspire to improve their understanding and confidence in treating these groups of patients, and are calling for further education to bridge the gap in their current knowledge.
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
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
ESMO is advocating for secondary and tertiary care levels to be included into international agreements and WHO’s documents to respond to pandemics
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
Vaccination among cancer patients should not affect their participation in clinical trials and levels of acceptance of the vaccine are high
Oncologists are aiming to capitalise on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and design more inclusive clinical trials, optimise trial endpoints and make better use of real-world evidence.
How ESMO is transforming the challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic into opportunities to re-shape the future of the oncology community
During the COVID-19 pandemic, real-world data have shown they can support clinical decision-making in complex situations but extensive bureaucracy is still a limiting factor
At an ESMO Live Roundtable, a panel of experts discussed the benefits and risk of COVID-19 vaccination in patients with cancer, the practicalities of vaccinating those undergoing immunosuppressant treatment and the potential advantages and disadvantages of flexible dosing intervals.
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