Improve your approach to challenging rectal cancer cases. Our upcoming webinar in partnership with IASO covers surgical planning, pelvic access issues, and strategies for managing post-op complications.
Secure your spot: https://ow.ly/hvTU50XvQYF
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The mission of the Society of Surgical Oncology is to improve multidisciplinary patient care by advancing the science, education and practice of cancer surgery worldwide.
Improve your approach to challenging rectal cancer cases. Our upcoming webinar in partnership with IASO covers surgical planning, pelvic access issues, and strategies for managing post-op complications.
Secure your spot: https://ow.ly/hvTU50XvQYF
TIL therapy is reshaping melanoma treatment. Join leading surgical oncologists as they discuss how to start a TIL program, select patients, and explore next-generation advances.
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Friday, December 12 | 7:00 PM CST
Register now: https://ow.ly/YgbO50XnXxg
New Micro Learnings just dropped in SurgOnc Academy! β¨ Dive into the latest activities, including:
β’ 2025 Yale PSM Consensus Guidelines
β’ Palliation in Advanced Pancreas Cancer Part 2 - Gastric Outlet Obstruction: ENDURO Trial
Catch up now: https://ow.ly/UOoO50XA1Xq
Observership opportunity for SSO Members! π
Apply to attend the KSSO Annual Meeting (SISSO) and visit a leading Korean cancer center of your choice. Build global collaborations, present your work, and explore specialty-specific institutions.
Apply now: https://ow.ly/WfCQ50XAHtr
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Drs. Ecker, Philips and Liu are joined by Dr. Jesper Andersen to explore emerging insights on molecular subtypes and discuss how his recent Gut article shifts current understanding of this rare disease.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/Nusb50XC10q
This holiday season, don't forget to treat yourself. π Become an SSO member and help advance cancer care, empower your career, and support life-changing research and education.
Learn more and join today: https://ow.ly/S63O50Xw4SZ
The SSO Fellows & Young Attendings Committee launches its series on family planning and fertility preservation. Julia Chandler, MD, talks with Drs. Helene Sterbling and Devon Freudenberger about pregnancy and parenthood in surgical training.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/II9U50XAQqn
Donβt miss out on our upcoming webinar, Staging Laparoscopy π».
This session will dive into why it matters in gastric adenocarcinoma, how to perform it safely and effectively, and how to implement it in your practice.
Secure your spot today: https://ow.ly/LYZL50XvTP7
Time is running out to support the SSO this #GivingTuesday! β°
Every gift fuels our mission to advance and support surgical oncology worldwide. Make your impact before the day ends: https://ow.ly/H1KZ50XAVG0
Are you one of the 1,000+ using SurgOnc Academy? Renew your membership (or join!) so you donβt lose access.
Open access ends December 31, 2025βstarting January 1, 2026, it becomes a members-only benefit.
Keep learning in 2026 and beyond. https://ow.ly/YfIK50Xub2y
Donβt forget to register! The SSO CGSO Videoconference: Careers in Surgical Oncology is coming up in two weeks. Join leading surgical oncologists for a conversation about career paths, fellowship insights, and more.
Register: https://ow.ly/53fC50XiwqB
In the newest Outside the OR, Dr. Berman talks with Dr. Peter Kingham about his work in West Africa and the steps we can take as a community to make a real difference. ππ§ Listen now: https://ow.ly/hRRs50XvTNq
28.11.2025 12:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Kick off your #SSO2026 experience with something to be thankful for β our pre-courses! π¦
And hereβs something extra to celebrate this season: SSO members get access to all pre-courses at no additional cost!
Explore all pre-course details and register now: https://ow.ly/rZXh50XucJp
Join us on Wednesday, December 17 at 1:00 PM CST | 8:00 PM CET, for a webinar on the multidisciplinary management of sacral chordomas. Hear global experts discuss latest advances in surgery, radiation, and systemic therapy.
Register now:
https://ow.ly/1BU250XxcVG
Join SSO and IASO on December 18 at 10:00 AM CST οΈ±9:30 PM IST for a focused webinar on evaluating and managing the difficult pelvis. Learn key anatomy, surgical approaches, and rehab strategies from expert speakers.
Donβt miss it! Register now: https://ow.ly/cSxI50XvQER
Congratulations to the 2026 Presidential Scholar Program recipients! π
This program connects emerging surgical oncologists with leaders in the field, fostering mentorship, growth, and lifelong professional connections.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/atlp50XjPPe
#Mentorship #FutureLeaders
New episode alert! π§
SSOβs Breast DSWG members Drs. David Anderson, Fred Dirbas, and Suzanne Klimberg break down the management of male breast cancerβfrom unique considerations to key similarities with female breast cancer.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/tAzT50XuLgb
On #WorldPancreaticCancerDay, we unite to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer and the ongoing research efforts to improve detection, treatment, and outcomes.
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In this new episode of Speaking of SurgOnc, Dr. Rick Greene and Dr. Mecker G. MΓΆller discuss questions in CRC-PM management and the role of HIPEC, based on the article βGreat Debate: HIPEC for Colorectal Peritoneal MetastasesβShould It Be Offered?β
Listen now: https://ow.ly/T8y850XrWPb
Don't forget to register for the Virtual CGSO Board Exam Review Course taking place on January 24, 2026, 9:00 AM β 5:00 PM CST.
Get ready for a full day of interactive mock oral sessions, expert tips, and major exam confidence boost π
https://ow.ly/Oxsf50XrVmO
SSO announces the departure of CEO Anna Polyak, RN, JD. We thank Anna for her leadership and wish her well in her next chapter. The Board has appointed Patti Stella, CAE, CHCP, as Interim CEO. Join us in thanking Anna and congratulating Patti! https://ow.ly/4Q8O50XrPqJ
17.11.2025 12:00 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Save the Date! π
Join the SSO on December 2, 2025, for Giving Tuesday in support of the SSO Impact Fund. Together, we can advance surgical oncology through research, education, and innovation. Make a donation: https://ow.ly/MKHM50Xrpfe
New weekly Annals of Surgical Oncology featured the article: Clinicopathologic and Molecular Characteristics of High-Grade Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasms. https://ow.ly/lgV750XrlgI
Who says learning canβt fit in your pocket? π²
With the SSO Mobile App, youβve got SurgOnc Academy, the latest clinical education, event updates, and more β right at your fingertips.
Download the SSO mobile app now: https://ow.ly/RFkJ50XnUqO
New weekly Annals of Surgical Oncology featured the article: Local Recurrence Following Complete Surgical Excision of Primary Merkel Cell Carcinoma. https://ow.ly/GEvn50XrlcP
15.11.2025 13:00 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Congratulations to the 2026 Career Catalyst Mentorship Program recipients!
Through SSOβs CCMP, rising surgical oncology leaders gain mentorship, professional growth, and hands-on experience at #SSO2026 and beyond.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/rSnk50XjPqM
#Mentorship #FutureLeaders
November Issue: Identification of Patients at #ElevatedCancerRisk through a Community-Based #GeneticTesting Program
https://rdcu.be/ePruK
Get ready for an inspiring lineup at #ACT2026,.
This yearβs program brings together surgical oncologists and multidisciplinary experts for three days of dynamic sessions designed to advance the science and practice of regional therapies.
View the program:
New episode alert!
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Jonathan Baines, MD, Donald Warne, MD, and Lori Arviso Alvord, MD, discuss advocacy and mentoring of Native American and URM trainees.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/wvWK50XqKFU
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Join us for our upcoming webinar on Staging Laparoscopy, an in-depth look at the rationale, technique, and barriers to implementing staging laparoscopy for gastric adenocarcinoma.
ποΈ Monday, December 15 | 6:00 AM CST
Register now: https://ow.ly/5E9I50XqBk3