ESO European School of Oncology

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ESO European School of Oncology

Provide excellence in education and personalised career development for health professionals.
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The European School of Oncology was founded by Umberto Veronesi and Laudomia Del Drago in 1982, with the aim of contributing to the reduction of deaths from cancer due to late diagnosis and/or inadequate treatment. By improving the skills of all health professionals dealing with cancer patients, ESO helps shorten the time needed to transfer knowledge from research centres to daily practice, combining advanced technology with humanism in care. ESO’s mission is reﬂected in its motto “Learning to Care”, which emphasises the importance of the learning process, and the goal of caring for the patient in a holistic sense, in contrast to focusing purely on treating the disease. Due to its financial independence, ESO has the rare privilege of being able to set its own priorities. It therefore pays particular attention to developing the transfer of knowledge in areas that are least supported by industry, such as surgery and in rare pathologies (including childhood tumours), and in countries and regions with limited economic resources.

03/02/2026

The second edition of the ESO Learning to Care seminar is taking place now in Padova, Italy.

In attendance are the participants of the 7th cohort of the ESO Certificate of Advanced Studies in Lymphoma and the 2nd cohort of the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Gynaecological cancers.

In addition to a one day tumor-specific programme, this seminar focuses on the essential, yet often overlooked, pillars of cancer care: psychology, communication, ethics, and burnout management.

A huge thank you to all the participants and faculty, in particular Giovanni Boniolo, Cristiana Sessa and Emanuele Zucca for their expert guidance.

Were you with us in Padua? Share your key takeaway in the comments below!

03/02/2026

We are proud to announce the 10 members of the ESO College selected for the Special Opportunity 'From Protocol to Publication'! Their hard work has earned them a place at this exclusive, in-person training course in Milan this March.

👏 Well done to: Iolanda Augustin (RO), Andrew Dooley (UK), Hadeer Raafat Gad (EG), Imene Hadji (DZ), Hawro Hamza (IQ), Marie Le Moine (FR), Filip Markovic (RS), Passant Negm (EG), Sara Parola (IT), Sofia Ramalho (PT)

We look forward to welcoming you in Milan on 18–19 March 2026 for two intensive days of hands-on research training! 🩺

Discover more: https://bit.ly/ProtToPub

02/02/2026

𝗘𝗦𝗢 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗸𝘆 𝗧𝗚𝟮𝟰! 🇮🇹📺

The European School of Oncology was recently featured on Sky tg24 Health. Our CEO, Dr Alberto Costa, and Prof. Barbara Jereczek-Fossa spoke about our mission to provide independent, international, and multidisciplinary education.

During the interview, the nature of the ESO model was highlighted:
“Since its foundation, the School has focused on an innovative educational model that is open to international dialogue. This is what makes it special in the European medical education landscape".
ESO acts as a 'laboratory of ideas' and skills preparing physicians to navigate the complex and evolving needs of contemporary oncology.

Our motto, ‘Learning to Care’, reflects a deeply European philosophy: the belief that doctors must not only navigate protocols and guidelines, but also build a ‘therapeutic relationship’.
Communicating with empathy, gaining trust, and accompanying patients through their journey are integral to effective treatment.

🎥 Watch the full feature (in Italian): https://bit.ly/4tiKnpm

02/02/2026

If you are an oncology professional with 2 to 3 years of experience, this intensive and practice-oriented programme is designed for you.

You will strengthen your skills in the multidisciplinary management of cancer while engaging with international faculty and peers.

💻 Online sessions start on 8 May 2026
📅 In-person event: 19 to 23 June 2026
📍 Hygeia Mitera Hospital

The Masterclass features:
- Plenary lectures
- Multidisciplinary interactive discussions
- Interactive workshops
- Tumour board simulation

Chair: Florian Lordick, MD, FESMO (DE)
Host Chair: E. Razis (GR)
Online Programme Chair: Barbara Jereczek-Fossa (PL/IT)
Ambassador: Lazaros Papadopoulos (GR)

⏰ Application deadline: 26 February 2026
Learn more: https://bit.ly/MultidisciplinaryMasterclassSummer26

30/01/2026

📣 Calling all physicians involved in head and neck cancer care!

The ESO 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 & 𝗡𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 offers a comprehensive overview of the latest diagnostic, therapeutic, and multidisciplinary approaches in managing head and neck cancers.

✔️ Hands-on, practical training

Host Chair: Sandra Schmitz, BE
College Representative: Amil Družić, BA
Course Chair: Lisa Licitra, IT

📍 7–9 May 2026 - Brussels, Belgium
⏰ Application deadline: 24 February 2026

Learn more and apply ➡️ https://bit.ly/RefresherHeadNeckCancers

29/01/2026

Not sure what your next learning step should be?
Take our quick quiz and discover the ESO course or resource best suited to your stage of training.

🔗 Discover your next ESO step: https://bit.ly/ESOstep

28/01/2026

ESO College Member exclusive 🎓

Becoming a breast surgeon: join James Geraghty, Riccardo A. Audisio, and Lazaros Papadopoulos as they share essential career insights in our latest e-session.

Watch now: https://bit.ly/breastsurgeon

26/01/2026

This weekend in Milan, the ESO College Council met for its annual face-to-face meeting.

It was a valuable opportunity to reflect on our journey over the past year, celebrate shared achievements, and discuss the College’s strategic direction.

Over the past year, the elected Council has been working on:
- Broadening College membership
- Introducing multi-year membership options
- Launching a new mentorship programme and digital mentorship platform
- Developing a new points system to recognise publishing achievements
- Creating interactive clinical cases
- Aligning ESO’s educational activities with recognised oncology curricula

And it wasn’t all work! We also had time to relax and connect during a special Italian cooking class.

The ESO College Council plays a key role in shaping the College’s activities and priorities. New elections will take place later this year, so stay tuned for more updates!

In the meantime, learn more about the Council's role and meet our current members:
Eduard Alexandru Bonci, Justyna Bochenek-cibor, Lazaros Papadopoulos, Milos Grujic, Mohamed Emam Sobeih, Panagiotis Vlachostergios, Silvia Brotea-mosoiu, Simona Volovat.

👉 https://www.eso.net/eso-college/about-eso-college/college-council/

22/01/2026

New look, same mission: the updated ESO website is here to better support your oncology journey.

Discover our new pages and educational opportunities: www.eso.net.

Have you visited us yet? We’d love to get your feedback below!👇🏼

19/01/2026

Dr Monica-Emilia Chirila recently completed a three-month observership in the management of patients with early-stage breast cancer and therapeutic strategies at the Centre Léon Bérard in Lyon, France

"I realized that advanced technology combined with a multi-dimensional complementary care increase both disease control
and the well-being of patients."

👏 Congratulations, Monica-Emilia, on this achievement and for making the most of your ESO fellowship!

16/01/2026

🎓 Are you preparing for an oncology examination this year?
The ESO College is here to support you with financial aid for the registration fees of the following examinations:

✅ EBSQ Examination in Surgical Oncology (❗️ Deadline: 10 February)
✅ European Hematology Examination
✅ EBSQ Examination in Breast Surgery
✅ ESMO Examination

Financial aid details:
- 50% of the registration fee covered for selected members
- Early-bird registrations? We’ll cover the entire fee!

This opportunity is available to ESO College Students, Fellows, and Graduates.
Discover more: https://bit.ly/ExamDiscount

15/01/2026

📣 Calling all physicians involved in head and neck cancer care!

The ESO 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 & 𝗡𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 offers a comprehensive overview of the latest diagnostic, therapeutic, and multidisciplinary approaches in managing head and neck cancers.

✔️ Hands-on, practical training

Host Chair: Sandra Schmitz, BE
College Representative: Amil Družić, BA
Course Chair: Lisa Licitra, IT

📍 7–9 May 2026 - Brussels, Belgium
🕒 Application deadline: 24 February 2026

Learn more and apply ➡️ https://bit.ly/RefresherHeadNeckCancers

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