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The 2019 edition of the SIOG Annual Conference took place in Geneva, Switzerland from November 14-16. We would like to thank all participants, faculty members and industry partners for their participation which contributed to the huge success of our conference. The SIOG 2019 Annual Conference in numbers 420 delegates from 40 countries 15 scientific sessions with a total of 62 talks 61 faculty members from 19 countries 230 abstracts submissions 3’273 tweets from 326 people, 5 671 000 impressions* mentioning #SIOG19 & #SIOG2019. * Impressions : number of times that users have seen posts containing your hashtag, keyword, url and/or @mention. A single user can deliver multiple impressions. SIOG 2019 Awards The SIOG 2019 awards were announced at the SIOG Presidential Session in Geneva. Delegates met to congratulate the winners. The SIOG 2019 Paul Calabresi award: Marije Hamaker (NL).  Read More The 2019 BJ Kennedy award for best poster: Ruth Mary [...]

The programme is an ESO recommended activity and is hosted with the support of About the SIOG Advanced Course The SIOG Advanced Course in Geriatric Oncology is designed for professionals who want to stay at the peak of their expertise. The course is a CME accredited training programme lead by international experts in the field of geriatrics and oncology designed to provide specific skills in assessment, care pathways and therapeutic choices for older patients with cancer. This 2-phase advanced course covers the general principles of cancer treament using case-based discussions in geriatrics for clinical oncologists as well as in clinical oncology for geriatricians.   Course Dates Academic year: 2019 Phase 1: A 4 day- course in Treviso, Italy from June 26-29, 2019 Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore - Centro Studi Achille e Linda Lorenzon - Viale Guglielmo Oberdan 5, 31100 Treviso, Italy Phase 2: this phase consists in attending the [...]

SIOG Advanced Lectures in Geriatric Oncology Asia Pacific is emerging as one of the key regions to witness significant growth of the elderly population with cancer. SIOG continues to push the boundaries worldwide, for better patient outcomes, for those in the aging population that are afflicted by cancer – both scientifically and through policy thought leadership. A Must-Attend Scientific Meeting The SIOG Asia Pacific 2019 is a must-attend CME/CPD accredited scientific event convening leading medical practitioners in Southeast Asia and a core faculty from Southeast Asia, Europe and North America to discuss numerous cancer-related areas predominant in older patients in Southeast Asia. This meeting is committed to promoting research and best clinical practices in support of highest standards of care for older patients with cancer. A Meeting of Thought Leadership The SIOG Policy 2019 will welcome decision makers and participants from all sectors of global health to discuss strategies to [...]