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"Surgery remains the most important component of cancer treatment. For solid tumors, the old statement: "no surgery, no cure" is still valid for the majority of cases. For this reason surgical oncologists have a great responsibility towards their cancer patients and towards the progress of science."
U. Veronesi - ESSO 2006 Venice
The European Society of Surgical Oncology, ESSO, was established in 1981 to advance the art, science and practice of surgery for the treatment of cancer. By arranging scientific conferences, professional exchanges and courses, ESSO endeavours to ensure that the highest possible standard of surgical treatment is available to cancer patients throughout Europe. With a membership of over 1800 the Society strives to have surgical oncology recognized as a subspecialty in all European countries. Further, as a founding member of ECCO-the European CanCer Organisation, it aims to foster multi-disciplinary collaboration in the clinical management of cancer patients.
ESSO is increasingly involved in the training of surgeons concerned by cancer care throughout Europe and in promoting the development of guidelines of good practice in cancer surgery. The Society also seeks to promote knowledge and education about cancer care and to facilitate basic and clinical research in oncology.
ESSO publishes a monthly Journal, the European Journal of Surgical Oncology-EJSO and facilitates international exchanges of surgeons specialising in oncology.
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