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Trifluridine/tipiracil (FTD/TPI) is a novel oral formulation of two drugs with promising results in the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).1 Trifluridine is a thymidine-based nucleoside analogue that, after intracellular phosphorylation, gets incorporated into DNA, causing DNA dysfunction.2 It was first identified by Callahan et al. in 1996 as an active impurity in the herbicide trifluralin, which […]

European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO)

European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO)
Phone: +32 2 880 62 62
Web Address: ESSO Website

Established in 1981, the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO) is committed to advancing cancer surgery in Europe and beyond. Through education, research, and multidisciplinary care, we shape a future of surgery for the ultimate benefit of patients.

Our Commitment

  • Congress Excellence: We organize the largest surgical oncology congress in Europe, providing a platform for knowledge exchange and
    collaboration among professionals.
  • Community Building: Join a community in a network of over 4,000 members (individuals and affiliated)
  • Education and Training: ESSO offers courses and webinars for junior and senior surgeons, ensuring continuous learning and development.
  • Leading Publication: Stay at the forefront of surgical oncology research with our monthly Scientific Journal, EJSO (European Journal
    of Surgical Oncology).
  • Collaboration: We actively cooperate with other discipline and organ based societies within the European Cancer Organisation (ECO), working together for a comprehensive approach to cancer care. We also collaborate with the European Board of Surgery for examinations in surgical oncology and breast cancer surgery.
  • Advocacy: ESSO is dedicated to promoting the value of surgical oncology in cancer care. We advocate at the EU level for the recognition of surgical oncology as a specialty and harmonized training in surgical oncology.
  • Global Outreach: We offer specific opportunities for cancer surgeons from developing countries to attend the ESSO Congress, ensuring a
    global perspective in our endeavors.
  • Quality Assurance: ESSO supports quality assurance projects aimed at improving cancer care for all patients across Europe.

44th Congress of the European Society of Surgical Oncology – save the date! https://www.esso44.org

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