European Society of Surgical Oncology

ESSO Info - September 2007

ECCO 14 : Irving Taylor receives the ESSO Award
25th September 2007, Barcelona

On the occasion of ECCO 14 (23 – 27 September, Barcelona), ESSO President, Prof. Irving Taylor (UK), was presented the European Society of Surgical Oncology Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the treatment of colorectal cancer and colorectal liver metastases, for his continuous support of ESSO actions and for his incisive editorial activity.

Professor Taylor’s award lecture focused on the personalized treatment for colorectal liver metastases. Click here to read the abstract and view the presentation.

ESSO Info - September 2007

ECCO 14 : Cornelis Van De Velde receives the FECS Clinical Research Award
25th September 2007, Barcelona

During a plenary session chaired by Prof. John Smyth, the FECS Clinical Research Award was presented to ESSO President-Elect, Prof. Cornelis Van De Velde (NL) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the integration of scientific research and clinical practice in the field of cancer. This prestigious award acknowledges Prof. Van De Velde’s work in clinical trials, particularly in breast and colorectal cancer.

In his award lecture, Prof. Van De Velde addressed the pivotal role of the surgical oncologist in the improvement of cancer outcome. Click here to read the abstract and view the presentation.

ESSO Info - September 2007

ESSO new website

ESSO is proud to announce the launch of its new website. More interactive and user-friendly, the new ESSO website provides a wide range of up-to-date information on ESSO various activities and projects. If you want to know more about fellowships, membership, congresses, examination, core curriculum and many more, visit www.esso-surgeonline.org.

The website also includes a calendar featuring the dates of all ESSO activities and important deadlines.

ESSO Info - September 2007

ECCO 14 : Launch of the European CanCer Organisation

“Every patient deserves the best” is the motto of the new European CanCer Organisation (ECCO) launched on 24th September during ECCO 14. ECCO aims to bring together major players in cancer research, treatment, and care in order to create awareness of patients’ wishes and needs, encourage progressive thinking in cancer policy, education, and training, and continue to promote European cancer research and its application through the organisation of multidisciplinary meetings and conferences.

Because ESSO shares the goals and values of the European CanCer Organisation, its General Assembly, meeting on 25th September, unanimously agreed to commit to this new organisation and be an active member of ECCO.

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ESSO Info - September 2007