ESO European School of Oncology

Attending the ESMO - European Society for Medical Oncology GI Cancers Congress 2026?

Don’t miss the 22th 𝗘𝗦𝗢 𝗚𝗜 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: Forecast for colorectal cancer in the next 12 months, held in the context of the Congress in Munich.

📍 Room 5 - ESMO GI Congress, Munich, Germany
📅 Friday, 03.07.2026 - 16:30 - 18:00
Chairs: Sara De Dosso (Bellinzona, Switzerland), Eric Van Cutsem (Leuven, Belgium).
👉 Discover the programme: https://bit.ly/GIObservatory

🟢 The session is open to all registered Congress participants.
📌 ESO will also be present throughout the event at Booth 32: come visit us!

The first cohort of the ESO-Université de Fribourg/Universität Freiburg CAS in Thoracic malignancies has just concluded with an intense but amazing 4-day seminar in Fribourg, Switzerland.

This morning, 24 graduates received their certificates from the Rector of the University, Dr. Kathrina Fromm. Many thanks to the programme Chairs, Alessandra Curioni Fontecedro, Christian Rolfo, MD, PhD, MBA,Dr.hc and Jarushka Naidoo, as well as the whole team at Université de Fribourg for their support.

📌 Applications for the second cohort are now open on the ESO website:
https://www.eso.net/education-and-training/educational-offer/catalogue/detail/?id=S55

📣 Applications are open for the 2nd cohort of the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Thoracic Malignancies (CAS-TM)!

Developed in joint collaboration between ESO and the University of Fribourg this prestigious postgraduate programme focuses on advancing both the clinical and scientific aspects of quality care in lung cancer and thoracic malignancies management.

📌 Upon successful completion and final examination, participants will receive an official academic certificate from the University of Fribourg granting 14 ECTS credits (equalling 420 hours of study) and a diploma supplement.

📃 Structure: 4 online modules + 3 in person seminars
Start date next cohort: 17 March 2027

Chairs: Alessandra Curioni Fontecedro, CH; Christian Rolfo, MD, PhD, MBA,Dr.hc, US; Jarushka Naidoo, IE

Application deadline: 30 September 2026
Read more: https://bit.ly/CASTM2

Last call to apply! ⏳

Are you looking to refine your surgical precision through direct, hands-on experience? You have until 21 June 2026 to submit your application for our upcoming course, Basics in Breast Cancer Surgery.

Under the guidance of Chair Riccardo A. Audisio and a team of international experts, delegates will perform a dozen key procedures (from sentinel node biopsy to axillary dissection) using custom-made models.

Key information:
💻 Online Lectures: From 27 July 2026
📍 In-Person Event: 9 or 10 October 2026 (strictly limited to 14 participants per day)
🏢 Venue: Imperial College London, London, UK

As part of the active learning experience, participants will summarise and present one of the pre-recorded sessions to the audience during the in-person event, providing an excellent opportunity to enhance presentation skills.

⚠️ Special opportunity: Selected participants will also have the chance to attend the interactive workshop “Communicating Complex Topics in Breast Cancer Surgery with Patients”, led by Dame Lesley Fallowfield on the morning of 11 October.

This course is endorsed by ESSO - European Society of Surgical Oncology.

⏰ Application deadline: 21 June 2026
👉 Learn more and apply now: https://bit.ly/BasicsBCSurgery

Cancer is universal. Meaning is not.

In oncology, patients rarely hear only medicine. The same diagnosis can carry very different meanings depending on culture, family beliefs, lived experience, and stigma.
A physician may speak of treatment, survival, or uncertainty, while patients interpret those words through fear, hope, or cultural lens.

This is why cancer care requires more than clinical expertise. It demands empathy, cultural awareness, and the ability to listen beyond what is said.

Sometimes, the most important question is not “Do you understand?” but “What does this mean to you?”

Science is universal. Meaning is deeply personal.
— Dr. Fatjona Pupuleku Kraja 🩺

🏆 We are proud to share that this piece was selected as one of the two winning articles in the , recognizing outstanding writing and original perspectives from ESO College Members.

Read the full article👇
https://cancerworld.net/cancer-is-universal-meaning-is-not/

CancerWorld - OncoDaily

🎓 The Certificate of Competence in Breast Cancer (CCB), launched in 2015, was the first academic programme dedicated to strengthening the clinical and scientific capabilities of oncology professionals in the management of breast cancer.

In collaboration with the Universität Ulm, we are pleased to launch the 7th cohort of this 17-month, part-time programme. It combines four online modules with three in-person seminars, offering participants a well-rounded educational experience supported by renowned academic and clinical experts.

Upon successful completion of the programme and the final examination, participants will receive an 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 jointly awarded by ESO and Ulm University.

⭐ The certificate grants 14 ECTS credits.

🩺 Chairs
Wolfgang Janni, DE
Matteo Lambertini, IT
Elzbieta Senkus, PL

Application deadline: 30 September 2026
👉🏼 Discover more and apply: https://bit.ly/CCBC7

Application deadline extended! ⏳

Great news: you now have more time to secure your spot for the ESO Advanced Hands-On Course on Re**al Cancer Management! The new deadline to apply is 10 July 2026.

Imagine two intensive days of personalised coaching from leading surgeons and oncologists.

You will:
✅ Refine your technique with high-fidelity hands-on training
✅ Understand emerging paradigms like organ preservation and quality-of-life-centred care
✅ Strengthen knowledge of multimodal treatment strategies

📍 Imperial College London, UK
27–28 November 2026
👥 Chairs: Isacco Montroni (IT), Albert Wolthuis (BE)
👥 Co-Chair: Riccardo A. Audisio (IT/SE)

This course is endorsed by the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO).

⚠️ New application deadline: 10 July 2026
👉 Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/Re**alcancer

If you are an oncology professional with 2 to 3 years of experience, this intensive and practice-oriented programme is designed for you.

The programme has been structured around learning outcomes drawn from published international curricula across all oncology-related specialties.

Sessions are aligned with globally recognised educational frameworks, ensuring relevance and consistency for all oncology professionals.

It is designed to strengthen your skills in the multidisciplinary management of cancer, while promoting international collaboration and knowledge exchange.

💻 Online sessions start on 21 September 2026
📅 In-person event: 6 -10 November 2026
📍 San Servolo, Venice, Italy

Chair - Karim Fizazi, FR
Host Chair - Roberto Tozzi, IT
Online Programme Chair - Barbara Jereczek, PL/IT
College Representative - Narmin Talibova, AZ/DE

Application deadline: 30 June 2026
Learn more: https://bit.ly/MMOautumn

🩺 Are you an oncology trainee looking to bridge the gap between undergraduate studies and advanced specialist training?

This ESO course is designed specifically to provide a solid foundation in multidisciplinary cancer care and offer a real-world insight into the professional life of a modern oncologist.

Built around learning outcomes from internationally published curricula, this course focuses on clinical decision-making, optimal sequencing of therapies, and the power of multidisciplinary teams.

✅ You will gain structured updates on:
- Fundamentals of etiology and epidemiology
- Basics of cancer genetics, staging, and imaging
- Essentials of surgical oncology and pathology
- Principles of radiotherapy and chemotherapy
- Introduction to paediatric oncology
- Overview of tumour boards and key patient-centred issues
- Introduction to clinical trials and critical appraisal of scientific literature

The course is divided into two parts:
🧑🏼‍💻 Online learning (pre-recorded lectures made available online)
📌 In-person event in Porto, Portugal, 5-7 December 2026

COURSE SCIENTIFIC LEADERSHIP:
Chairs – A. Constantinidou, CY - I. Tannock, CA
ESO College Rep/ESO Ambassadors – O. Mohamed o, EG - R. Canario , PT

⏰ Application deadline: 31 August 2026
👉 Learn more & apply: https://bit.ly/BasicPrinciplesOncology

Traditional congresses often focus strictly on organ-specific clinical data, but the ESO Learning to Care Seminar was created to fill the gaps, exploring the crucial, cross-cutting oncology topics that are frequently overlooked.

From ethical dilemmas to the scientific underpinnings of patient diversity, this seminar bridges the gap between clinical practice and holistic, patient-centred care.

📌 Key topics include:
Ethical challenges in modern oncology
Advanced communication skills
Understanding probability and risk
Patient-centred care and empowerment
Cultural, spiritual, s*x, and gender diversity

📅 17–18 November 2026
📍 Fondazione Cariparo, Padua, Italy
⏰ Application Deadline: 15 October 2026
👉 https://bit.ly/LearningToCare26