Although some of the principles underlying oncology practice are similar to those in other branches of medicine, subspecialisation has reduced the exposure of medical students and junior residents to oncological concepts and practice. New oncology [more]
This clinically oriented educational programme has been designed for medical or clinical oncologists who wish to improve their skills or those who are preparing for the national board exam. The programme will expose participants to [more]
The European School of Oncology is pleased to announce the 4th edition of “ESO Prostate Cancer Observatory: innovation and care in the next 12 months”, which will be held during the EAU17 Congress on March [more]
The aim of this Masterclass is to provide an update of the role of endoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal neoplasia. The Masterclass is specifically addressed to junior specialists and each topic will [more]
This 3-day ESO course is dedicated to clinical, technical and biological innovations in the management of cancer with emphasis on radiation oncology. Hot topics such as single and hypo-fractionated RT, stereotactic brain and body [more]
Tomosynthesis carries a great promise in improving cancer detection and reducing the number of false positives. As yet its drawbacks are: higher and longer radiation exposure, longer compression time and therefore longer lasting pain and [more]
Rare cancers make up as many as one fifth of all new cancer cases. Amongst them, pediatric cancers and rare hematologic neoplasms are often covered by dedicated educational events, while adult solid rare cancers are [more]
The main common feature of cancer cells is their ability to escape to homeostatic regulation mechanisms of living. In a sense giving them immortality, causing in the absence of treatment the death of the organism, [more]
There is a growing demand for academic education for oncologists/haematologists and nuclear physicians to increase their competence in interpreting PET-CT findings and using these data in the staging and treatment process. The recent publication of [more]
Breast cancer in young women is a complex disease, occurring when these women are at the peak of their reproductive years, family life and careers. Being a somewhat rare disease the optimal management of these [more]
Any educational effort in the rare cancer area makes little sense if disconnected from a networking environment.Thus, this Course will be first offered to clinical oncologists involved into the existing networks covering rare adult solid [more]
The next ESMO Preceptorship courses on Immuno-oncology – that offer an enriched learning experience, thanks to their small size and emphasis on interaction with fellow participants and faculty – will be held in Amsterdam (The [more]
The Regional Education Meeting on Supportive Care in Cancer Patients for Eastern European and Balkan region will be held in Belgrade, Serbia, on 2-3 December 2016, at Hotel Falkensteiner. The course is held under the auspices of the [more]