European Society of Surgical Oncology
BASO ~ ACS members are automatically given affiliate membership to The European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO).
European Society of
Surgical Oncology
The
European
Society of
Surgical
Oncology (ESSO) was founded in 1981
to advance the art, science and practice of surgery for the
treatment of cancer.
Representing over 20.000 members
(individual and corporate) worldwide, ESSO has a leading position
in the dissemination of knowledge and expertise to ensure the
highest standards of surgical care for patients with solid tumours.
Further, the society aims to optimise the clinical management of
cancer patients through multidisciplinary
collaboration.
Leading Education,
Exchange and Debate
By providing the European
Surgical Oncology community with a wide range of educational
opportunities and initiatives, ESSO contributes to the advancement
of knowledge and expertise in oncology surgery and the clinical
management of cancer patients:
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ESSO Congresses provide oncology surgeons with the most
expansive and inter-connective educational platform in
Europe;
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The Training Fellowship Programme offered by ESSO gives
young surgeons the opportunity to visit a specialist centre, expand
experience, and acquire new insight;
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ESSO organises its own surgical-focused courses
on specific tumours as well as multidisciplinary projects and
courses in partnership with other leading
organisations;
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ESSO offers Travel Fellowships to attend ESSO Congresses and
the ECCO/AACR/EORTC/ESMO Workshop on Methods in Clinical Cancer
Research;
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ESSO furthers education through the European Board of Surgery
examination and Core Curriculum in Surgical Oncology;
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ESSO provides surgical expertise and support for surgical
track of the European Multidisciplinary Cancer Congress, of which
ESSO is co-organiser
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ESSO is actively involved in the promotion of quality
assurance trough the EURECCA (European Registration of Cancer Care)
initiative.
All ESSO members, and
consequently all BASO members, enjoy privileged access to the above
activities, including special registration rates for the ESSO
congress, the European Multidisciplinary Cancer Congress and other
events organised by or in partnership with ESSO.
To discover
more about the ESSO community, activities, educational
opportunities and membership visit the ESSO
website. You can also contact the ESSO
Secretariat