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WELCOME TO THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY

'BASO ~ The Association for Cancer Surgery' (BASO~ACS) is the umbrella organisation representing all surgical specialties involved in the care of people with malignant disease. BASO ~ ACS was founded in 1971 by Ronald Raven, Surgical Oncologist, as a forum for surgical research and training for the benefit of patients with cancer. The Association represents surgeons and their centres across the United Kingdom & Ireland and has influence beyond.
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PROFESSIONALS

BASO~ACS now represents oncology surgeons, trainees, nurses, AHPs and their centres across UK, Ireland and has influence beyond.

We aim to support our colleagues with their professional growth and enhance their expertise in surgical oncology. The Association provides great opportunities for education, training and networking for its members.

 

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RESEARCH, EDUCATION & TRAINING

Advancing Research, Promoting Innovation and Celebrating Excellence.

BASO ~ ACS is committed to leading surgical research, innovation,  education and training.

 

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GRANTS & FELLOWSHIPS

Driving progress in cancer surgery through Grants, Fellowships, Awards, and Clinical Trial Sponsorships.

 

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LATEST NEWS

Read the latest achievements, activities, project reports and information on upcoming events for BASO~ACS.

 

2026 Call for Nominations for BASO Trustee Positions

27 May 2026

2026 Call for Nominations for BASO Trustee Positions

Opportunities to become more involved with BASO~ACS. BASO welcomes those individuals who are actively contributing to the surgical cancer community to be on the BASO Council, provided they become Full BASO~ACS Member. Please encourage your...

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BASO International Fellowship (for consultants)

26 May 2026

BASO International Fellowship (for consultants)

Applications invited for BASO International Fellowship (for consultants)

Advancing Global Surgical Oncology Excellence.  The BASO International Fellowship supports UK Consultant surgeons in cancer-related specialties to undertake overseas training and learn innovative surgical oncology techniques.  Submission...

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