The Lancet Oncology. Title: the Human Crisis in Cancer. List of authors.
π¨ CSO was highlighted in the newly released Lancet Oncology Commission, "The Human Crisis in Cancer". This important paper identifies the growing imbalance between technical advances & the human dimensions in cancer care.
Read: tinyurl.com/555cefsj
@thelancetoncol.bsky.social #CancerCare
11.11.2025 18:30 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Common Sense Oncology at London Global Cancer Week. Delivering Outcomes that Matter to Patients. Monday, November 24th, 2025, 6:00 - 7:00 pm GMT.
Speakers, from left to right: Professor Ian Tannock, Princess Margaret Hospital, University of Toronto; Dr. Haydee Verduzco-Aguirre, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias MΓ©dicas y NutriciΓ³n Salvador ZubirΓ‘n; Dr. Brooke Wilson, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Queen's University; Dr. Michelle Tregear, National Breast Cancer Coalition; Professor Christopher Jackson, Mercy Hospital.
Mark your calendars for CSO's LGCW webinar on Nov 24th! Hear from our Working Group Leaders, Drs. Ian Tannock, HaydeΓ© Verduzco-Aguirre, Brooke Wilson, Michelle Tregear, & Christopher Jackson about CSOβs exciting work & learn how to get involved.
tinyurl.com/3r9xdrx4
#LGCW2025 #CancerCare
03.11.2025 15:42 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Dr. Murphy and Dr. Gyawali pose for a picture as they conduct an interview about Common Sense Oncology.
In the latest episode of the GU Cast podcast, host & urologist Dr. Declan Murphy interviewed Dr. Bishal Gyawali about #CommonSenseOncology at the #ANZUP25 meeting in Sydney, Australia.
Watch: https://tinyurl.com/2jcktw4y
Listen: https://tinyurl.com/yy9urv63Β
#CancerCare
22.10.2025 17:16 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Screenshot of the commentary title, journal logo, and CSO logo. The Lancet Oncology. Overall survival assessment in cancer drug trials: a luxury or a necessity? Common Sense Oncology.
Just published in @thelancetoncol.bsky.social, a commentary by CSO: Drs. Samuel Stevens, @lateuwen.bsky.social, & Bishal Gyawali commends & provides further recommendations to the FDAβs latest guidance on randomized cancer drug trials.
Read: tinyurl.com/2mzppf3p
#CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare
20.10.2025 13:39 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
@winettevandergraaf.bsky.social @qol.eortc.org @rachriechelmann.bsky.social @madelinepe.bsky.social
17.10.2025 20:04 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
CSO was at #ESMO2025 today, hosting a symposium to discuss our work in advancing patient-centred cancer care, and how best to engage colleagues and the broader community in Europe and beyond.
#CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare
17.10.2025 20:04 β π 4 π 3 π¬ 1 π 0
Screenshot of the paper title, journal logo and information, and author byline. βWhile you are on chemotherapyβ¦β: common recommendations that lack evidence and may cause harm. Common Sense Oncology logo.
Myth busting: is there evidence behind common precautions people take while on chemotherapy?
In this paper, CSO authors discuss evidence & examples of common precautionary recommendations patients receive during treatment.
Read it: doi.org/10.1093/jnci...
#CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare
16.10.2025 13:29 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Join us at the Messe Berlin for a special CSO symposium. Panelists, from left to right: Dr. Winette van der Graaf, Dr. Chris Booth, Dr. Madeline Pe, Dr. Dario Trapani, Dr. Rachel Riechelmann, Dr. Chris Cronin, and Dr. Samuel Stevens. Topics, from left to right: CSO and Clinical Trials, CSO Momentum, CSO and QOL, CSO and Education, CSO and Global Oncology, CSO-EORTC Fellowship, and CSO Fellowship. Location: ESMO Congress, Messe Berlin, Room Beta 7, HUB27 (Level Beta).
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Attending ESMO in Berlin? Don't miss this special CSO Symposium taking place on Fri Oct 17, 5:30-7:00 pm CET.Β
Moderated by @winettevandergraaf.bsky.social, the panel will discuss recent CSO initiatives & activities in Europe & beyond.
See you there!
@eortc.org #CancerCare #CommonSenseOncology
13.10.2025 07:01 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1
Read the paper: tinyurl.com/mpxtrxw7
Read more about CSO principles for RCTs: tinyurl.com/yc4bat6a
#CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare
06.10.2025 17:25 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A screenshot of title and authors of the paper published in the European Journal of Cancer.
Congrats to former CSO Fellow Dr. Omar Abdihamid (first author)& collaborators for publishing a paper in the European Journal of Cancer evaluating 55 randomized clinical trials for adherence to the CSOβs principles for phase III cancer RCTs published earlier this year in @thelancetoncol.bsky.social.
06.10.2025 17:25 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Common Sense Oncology: CHALLENGE Journal Club with Dr. Chris Booth and Dr. Fernanda Arthuso. Logos for Canadian Cancer Trials Group, University of Alberta, Queenβs University, and Sinclair Cancer Research Institute.
βΆοΈ Watch now: Dr. Chris Booth and Dr. Fernanda Arthuso discuss the CHALLENGE Trial, which found that structured exercise can be an effective adjuvant treatment for colon cancer.
tinyurl.com/yckbbcfn
#CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare #ColonCancer
01.10.2025 15:20 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Common Sense Oncology Virtual Journal Club. Profile images and title descriptions for lead authors. From left to right: Dr. Christopher Booth, Medical Oncologist at Queenβs University, Kingston, Canada; Dr. Fernanda Arthuso, Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. Canadian Cancer Trials Group and Common Sense Oncology logos.
Happening todayβlast chance to register! π¨ Curious about how exercise can help treat colon cancer? Hear from Drs. Chris Booth & Fernanda Arthuso, authors of the trial, online today @ 12 pm EDT.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/462jujzu
#CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare
30.09.2025 12:02 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Common Sense Oncology at ESMO. CSO members gathering at last yearβs event; a speaker at a podium addresses the seated audience. Join us in Berlin on October 17!
Join us at the Messe Berlin for a special CSO symposium. Panelists, from left to right: Dr. Winette van der Graaf, Dr. Chris Booth, Dr. Madeline Pe, Dr. Dario Trapani, Dr. Rachel Riechelmann, and Dr. Chris Cronin. Topics, from left to right: CSO and Clinical Trials, CSO Momentum, CSO and QOL, CSO and Education, CSO and Global Oncology, and CSO-EORTC Fellowship. Register now to receive location details.
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Attending ESMO in Berlin? Don't miss this special CSO Symposium taking place on Fri Oct 17, 5:30-7:00 pm CET.Β
Moderated by @winettevandergraaf.bsky.social, the panel will discuss recent CSO initiatives & activities in Europe & beyond.
See you there!
@eortc.org #CancerCare #CommonSenseOncology
29.09.2025 12:02 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Pharma Is Pushing $200,000 Cancer Drugs When Cheaper Doses May Work
Doctors are experimenting with using lower doses of blockbuster cancer drugs. It could help hundreds of thousands of lives β if pharmaceutical companies would allow it.
Bloomberg released an article highlighting efforts to reduce cancer drug doses while preserving outcomes & making treatments more affordable & accessible globally.
Read more: tinyurl.com/93n5xxvk
#CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare
26.09.2025 15:00 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 2
The @eortc.org & @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social are advocating for a patient-centered approach to cancer care & research in Europe.
More: tinyurl.com/yc2n5kvc
#CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare
26.09.2025 13:21 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Common Sense Oncology World Cancer Research Day. CSO logo. CommonSenseOncology.org. A picture featuring the core group of professionals who support the organization.
Today is #WorldCancerResearchDay! Common Sense Oncology celebrates cancer research todayβand every dayβby advocating for research that focuses on the outcomes that matter to patients.
Become a member for free!
CommonSenseOncology.org
#CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare
24.09.2025 15:41 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Common Sense Oncology, MATTERHORN, CSO India. Four profile pictures of speakers: Dr. Sujana Priya Vuba, Dr. Madhu Muralee, Dr. Venkata Pradeep Babu Koyyala, Dr. Goutham Sunny, Dr. Manju Sengar, and Dr. Aju Mathew.
πThe CSO India Hub launched on Sept 17 with its inaugural webinar!Β
Catch up on the conversation critically appraising the MATTERHORN trial: https://tinyurl.com/5ccrxexhΒ
#CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare
22.09.2025 04:01 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Everyone should have access to effective cancer treatments, regardless of where they live. Last week @who.int updated its Essential Medicines List, adding treatments that can help address global health challenges like cancer.
CSO's Dr Gyawali was on the expert committee that updated the list! π
17.09.2025 15:04 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Common Sense Oncology Virtual Journal Club. Profile images and title descriptions for lead authors. From left to right: Dr. Christopher Booth, Medical Oncologist at Queenβs University, Kingston, Canada; Dr. Fernanda Arthuso, Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. Canadian Cancer Trials Group and Common Sense Oncology logos.
π¨ Curious about how exercise can help treat colon cancer? You donβt want to miss the CHALLENGE trial journal club!
Hear from Drs. Chris Booth & Fernanda Arthuso, authors of the trial, online Tues Sept 30 @ 12 pm EDT.
Register: tinyurl.com/462jujzu
#CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare #ColonCancer
16.09.2025 15:33 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Common Sense Oncology at ESMO. Join us at the Messe Berlin for a special CSO symposium. Panelists, from left to right: Dr. Winette van der Graaf, Dr. Chris Booth, Dr. Madeline Pe, Dr. Dario Trapani, Dr. Rachel Riechelmann, and Dr. Chris Cronin. Topics, from left to right: CSO and Clinical Trials, CSO Momentum, CSO and QOL, CSO and Education, CSO and Global Oncology, and CSO-EORTC Fellowship. Register now to receive location details.
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Attending ESMO in Berlin? Don't miss this special CSO Symposium taking place on Fri Oct 17, 5:30-7:00 pm CET.
Moderated by @winettevandergraaf.bsky.social, the panel will discuss recent CSO initiatives & activities in Europe & beyond.
tinyurl.com/5yj9vm8b
@qol.eortc.org #CommonSenseOncology
15.09.2025 18:49 β π 4 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Two picture panels. On the left, Verna delivers a presentation at a podium. On the right, Verna takes a selfie with Omar's remote presentation in the background.
π Congrats to Dr. Verna Vanderpuye & Dr. Omar Abdihamid for presenting about CSO at ARCON 2025 on Sept 11.
#CancerCare #CommonSenseOncology
12.09.2025 19:08 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
While @glaucomflecken.bsky.social catches his breath, why not learn more about the CHALLENGE trial and the value of exercise as a cancer treatment. Join our upcoming webinar on Sept 30 @ 12 pm EDT.
Register here ποΈββοΈ: tinyurl.com/462jujzu
#CommonSenseOncology @nejm.org
11.09.2025 18:59 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Common Sense Oncology India Hub. Inaugural Webinar. Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 7:00 PM β 8:00 PM IST. Four profile pictures with name and occupation descriptions. From left to right: Dr. Goutham Sunny, Assistant Professor Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad; Dr. Venkata Pradeep Babu Koyyala, Medical Oncologist, Shankara Cancer and Research Institute, Tezpur, Assam; Dr. Sujana Priya Vuba, Senior Consultant, Radiation Oncologist, AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad; Dr. Madhu Muralee, Professor of Surgical Oncology, RCC, Trivandrum. Common Sense Oncology logo. Join us online to learn more about Common Sense Oncology (CSO) and a stimulating discussion about CSO principles and the MATTERHORN trial.
Will you join the inaugural webinar of the new Common Sense Oncology India Hub?
We invite those from India & beyond to join on Sept 17 @ 7:00 pm IST to learn more about CSO & discuss a critical appraisal of the MATTERHORN trial.
Register: tinyurl.com/bd7arsjb
#CommonSenseOncology #CSOIndia
10.09.2025 14:44 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Common Sense Oncology Virtual Journal Club. Profile images and title descriptions for lead authors. From left to right: Dr. Christopher Booth, Medical Oncologist at Queenβs University, Kingston, Canada; Dr. Fernanda Arthuso, Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. Canadian Cancer Trials Group and Common Sense Oncology logos.
Join us on Tues Sept 30 @ 12 pm EDT to discuss the CHALLENGE trial: Structured Exercise after Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer with authors Dr. Christopher Booth & Dr. Fernanda Arthuso!
Register: tinyurl.com/462jujzu
#CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare
09.09.2025 15:16 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Common Sense Oncology India Hub. Inaugural Webinar. Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 7:00 PM β 8:00 PM IST. Four profile pictures with name and occupation descriptions. From left to right: Dr. Goutham Sunny, Dr. Venkata Pradeep Babu Koyyala, Dr. Sujana Priya Vuba, and Dr. Madhu Muralee. Common Sense Oncology logo. Join us online to learn more about Common Sense Oncology (CSO) and a stimulating discussion about CSO principles and the MATTERHORN trial.
Join us for the inaugural webinar of the new CSO India Hub!
We invite those from India & beyond to join us on Wed Sept 17 @ 7 pm IST to learn about CSO & discuss a critical appraisal of the MATTERHORN trial.
Register on Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/bd7arsjb
#CancerCare #CommonSenseOncology #CSOIndia
04.09.2025 03:01 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Queen's University. Common Sense Oncology Cancer Health Services Research Fellowship. Apply today to help build a cancer care system focused on outcomes that matter.
Applications for the 2026 Common Sense Oncology Cancer Health Services Research Fellowship will close on Sept 18, 2025 @ 4 pm EDT. If you are in the clinical or medical oncology field, this opportunity is for you!
View the posting online: tinyurl.com/37cdc5sy
#CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare
03.09.2025 18:39 β π 5 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
Leaders of Common Sense Oncology standing in front of the pillars of a building.
Common Sense Oncology is now on #BlueSky! We are a global network dedicated to advancing innovative patient-centred cancer care & cancer research that meaningfully improves outcomes for patients around the world.
Join us to keep in touchβmembership is free!
tinyurl.com/mrjtu9at #CommonSenseOncology
03.09.2025 15:46 β π 4 π 2 π¬ 0 π 1
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Grappling with oncology, clinical research, quality of life, prognostication, communication, education, rabbitohs, wallabies, cricket, and other enigmas
Clin Oncology Director, Head, Neuroendocrine Tumors Reference Center -AC Camargo Cancer Canter π§π· Love animals, travels, research.
Hematologist/Oncologist, Health Services Researcher / Health Economist, whisky drinker
Dad/hubby PhD
Medical oncologist @Nepean
Clinical A/Prof @USyd
Interests: GI/lung cancer|value|financial toxicity.
Love the Rabbitohs & Dr Who
Common Sense Oncology advocate
Opinions = mine
Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, Deputy Director Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, SWOG Vice-Chair @ColumbiaMed @NYPhospital
The Sinclair Cancer Research Institute is improving outcomes for people with cancer; with research & training we are helping people live longer & better lives!
Paediatric Oncologist, Interested in Health Service Research, Sports enthusiast.
Medical oncologist, CMO ASCO, posts are my own
Wilmot Cancer Institute is a National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Center leading cancer care and research in 27 counties around Western and Central NY.
Science, music and dad jokes. You will be laughing 65% more of the time.
Guitars in @thisisdogunit.bsky.social.
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PhD in Quantitative Psychology; Head of Quality of Life Department at EORTC
Oncologist. Scientist. Believer in family, friends, music the power of reason and goodwill.
The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) is a reference organisation for cancer education and information, supporting the oncology communityβs work.
Welcome to The Lancet, one of the worldβs leading medical journals, published weekly since 1823.
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The Lancet Oncology is the global leader in clinical oncology publishing peer-reviewed research and reviews, comment, news, and Commissions. IF=35Β·9.
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