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Opinion: Oncology achievements merit academic promotion

The work of global oncologists – whose insights and innovations reduce the burden of cancer around the world – has demonstrated value that academic medical leadership should consider when assessing these physicians for professional advancement, according to a commentary by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

The paper, published May 2 in JAMA Oncology, advocates for the development of criteria for academic promotion to formally assess the achievements of oncologists working in the field of global health, including efforts such as establishing cancer registries, forming virtual tumor boards and organizing conferences, among others. Currently, these activities are inconsistently…

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 Opinion: Oncology achievements merit academic promotion

The work of global oncologists – whose insights and innovations reduce the burden of cancer around the world – has demonstrated value that academic medical leadership should consider when assessing these physicians for professional advancement, according to a commentary by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology

The Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology seeks to reduce the impact of cancer by uniting a broad community of scientists and clinicians who are committed to the prevention and treatment of cancer

CureSearch

CureSearch unites the world's largest childhood cancer research organization, the Children's Oncology Group, and the National Childhood Cancer Foundation through our mission to cure childhood cancer. Research is the key to the cure.

International Association of Cancer Registries

The International Association of Cancer Registries (IACR) was founded in 1966, as a professional society dedicated to fostering the aims and activities of cancer registries worldwide. It is primarily for population-based registries, which collect information on the occurrence and outcome of cancer in defined population groups (usually the inhabitants of a city, region, or country).

International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncologists

The IASGO is an active organization. We are active in terms of the promotion of multi-disciplinary co-operation in dealing with the diagnosis and management of GI diseases. We are active in terms of state-of-the-art postgraduate training. We are active in terms of groundbreaking research. And last, but not the least, through the Annual IASGO congresses, the CME Post graduate training courses, the journal Hepato-Gastroenterology and the IASGO website, we are active in terms of the worldwide provision of the latest medical knowledge and expertise.

International Campaign for Establishment and Development of Oncology Centers

The ICEDOC is a non profit, and non governmental committee formed of volunteers experts in cancer and related sciences and professions working towards the establishment and development of oncology centers world-wide.

International Cancer Imaging Society

The International Cancer Imaging Society exists to meet the important challenges of advancing imaging in the multidisciplinary management of cancer. We promote education in oncological imaging and stimulate research in the study of human tumour behaviour, bringing together radiologists with an interest in oncological imaging for the exchange of ideas, and to organise scientific meetings, multicentre research studies and postgraduate courses within the field.

International Society of Geriatric Oncology

The goal of SIOG is to foster the development of health professionals in the field of geriatric oncology, in order to optimize treatment of older adults with cancer.

International Society of Paediatric Oncology

SIOP, the International Society of Paediatric Oncology, is a dynamic and vibrant global organisation dedicated to increasing knowledge about all aspects of childhood cancer.

National Cancer Institute

The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.

National Right To Try Movement

Right to Try gives life-saving hope back to those who’ve lost it.

Prevent Cancer Foundation

The Prevent Cancer Foundation® is the only U.S.-based nonprofit organization solely dedicated to cancer prevention and early detection. Our mission is saving lives across all populations through cancer prevention and early detection. Our vision is to Stop Cancer Before It Starts!®

The Association of Cancer Physicians

The ACP is recognised by the Royal College of Physicians and the Department of Health as the specialty association for medical oncologists. The executive committee is made up of democratically elected clinicians representing the views and concerns of the membership. Membership of the ACP gives medical oncologists an independent voice in the affairs of the Royal College of Physicians,

Union for International Cancer Control

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is a membership organisation that exists to help the global health community accelerate the fight against cancer. UICC members share a passion to eliminate cancer as a life-threatening disease for future generations. Our network brings together organisations that all contribute to shape cancer control on a global scale.

Association of Cancer Executives

ACE is a national organization whose focus is to promote the advancement of its members' professional standing and personal achievement through continuing education in oncology management, research, strategic planning, and program development.

Community Oncology Alliance

COA is a non-profit organization dedicated solely to community oncology. COA was founded by community oncology to advocate for patients and providers in the community oncology setting, where the majority of Americans with cancer are treated. In its ten years of existence, COA has mobilized community oncology to become more politically active, and increased awareness on Capitol Hill about the community cancer care delivery system.

Gynecologic Oncology Group

The Gynecologic Oncology Group is a non-profit organization (national) with the purpose of promoting excellence in the quality and integrity of clinical and basic scientific research in the field of Gynecologic malignancies.

Musculoskeletal Tumor Society

The mission of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society is to advance the science of orthopaedic oncology and to promote high standards of patient care. It does this through excellence in education and research and through advocacy on behalf of patients and orthopaedic oncologists.

National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project

The NSABP was one of the first organizations to undertake large-scale studies in the prevention of breast cancer, and our Breast Cancer Prevention Trial (BCPT), which included more than 13,000 women at increased risk for breast cancer, demonstrated the value of the drug tamoxifen in reducing the incidence of the disease in this population. The second prevention trial, the Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR) entered more than 19,000 women to compare the effects of these two drugs in reducing the incidence of breast cancer.

Oncology Nursing Society

The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is a professional organization of over 35,000 registered nurses and other healthcare providers dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research, and administration in oncology nursing.

Society for Oncology Massage

S4OM was conceived in 2007 at the first national meeting of oncology massage therapists in Toledo, Ohio. Whether you’ve been personally diagnosed with cancer, are a survivor, friend or family member, a medical professional, massage therapist or someone affected in some other way by cancer, you’ve found the go-to place for all things oncology massage.

Society for Radiation Oncology Administrators

Since 1984, the Society for Radiation Oncology Administrators (SROA) has provided a supportive network of expertise for radiation oncology administrators to improve and advance their management of organizational operations, finance, research and human resources.

Society of Gynecologic Oncology

Our mission is to promote and ensure the highest quality of comprehensive clinical care through excellence in education and research in gynecologic cancers.

Society of Surgical Oncology

The Society of Surgical Oncology is the premier organization for surgeons and healthcare providers dedicated to advancing and promoting the science and treatment of cancer.

Society of Urologic Oncology

The Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO) was created in 1984 to enable qualified members primarily interested in the care of patients with malignant genitourinary diseases to meet for the purpose of discussion, development, and implementation of ideas to improve care. The Society and its bylaws conform to the guidelines and bylaws of the American Urological Association (AUA). The purpose of the SUO is to develop educational and research initiatives and to study issues in urologic oncology and provide physician statements that represent a state of the art assessment of these issues to other organizations.

American Brachytherapy Society

Founded in 1978, the American Brachytherapy Society (ABS) is a nonprofit organization that seeks to provide insight and research into the use of brachytherapy in malignant and benign conditions. The organization consists of physicists, physicians, and other health care providers interested in brachytherapy.

American Cancer Society

For 100 years, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Together with millions of our supporters worldwide, we’re helping people stay well, helping people get well, finding cures, and fighting back against cancer.

American College of Radiation Oncology

ACRO strives to ensure the highest quality care for radiation therapy patients and promote success in the practice of radiation oncology through education, responsible socioeconomic advocacy, and integration of science and technology into clinical practice.

American Institute for Cancer Research

Since its founding in 1982, the American Institute for Cancer Research has grown into the nation's leading charity in the field of diet, physical activity and weight management as it relates to cancer prevention. AICR supports research into the role of diet and physical activity in the prevention and treatment of cancer.

American Psychosocial Oncology Society

The mission of American Psychosocial Oncology Society is to advance the science and practice of psychosocial care for people affected by cancer.

American Radium Society

Founded in 1916, the American Radium Society is the oldest society devoted to the study and treatment of cancer. As a multidisciplinary organization, members include radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists and medical oncologists.

American Society for Radiation Oncology

Radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, radiation oncology nurses and nurse practitioners, biologists, physician assistants and practice administrators comprise ASTRO’s members, making it the largest radiation oncology organization of its kind. These medical professionals, found at hospitals, cancer treatment centers and academic research facilities around the globe, make up the radiation therapy treatment teams that are critical in the fight against cancer.

American Society of Clinical Oncology

As the world's leading professional organization representing physicians who treat people with cancer, ASCO is committed to advancing the education of oncologists and other oncology professionals.

American Society of Hematology

The mission of ASH is to further the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic and vascular systems, by promoting research, clinical care, education, training, and advocacy in hematology.

American Society of Preventive Oncology

The American Society of Preventive Oncology (ASPO) is a multi-disciplinary society which, through a variety of professional education activities which take place surrounding its annual meeting, is primarily committed to serving as an advocate for cancer prevention and control research.

Arab Medical Association Against Cancer

AMAAC was established with a clear vision to raise the awareness of cancer prevention and control, to improve the level of knowledge of cancer professionals, and to raise efficacy of cancer treatment in Arab Countries.

Association of Community Cancer Centers

ACCC promotes the entire continuum of quality cancer care for our patients and our communities. Since 1974, ACCC has been helping oncology professionals adapt to the complex changes of delivering quality cancer care.

Association of Freestanding Radiation Oncology Centers

AFROC is a national membership organization founded in 1987 to promote the interests of freestanding radiation oncology centers.

BC Cancer Agency

The BC Cancer Agency's mandate covers the spectrum of cancer care, from prevention and screening, to diagnosis, treatment, and through to rehabilitation.

British Association for Cancer Research

The BACR is the largest British-based cancer society. It was formed in 1960 to promote the advance of research in relation to all aspects of cancer, both laboratory and clinical, and to encourage the exchange of information. It achieves this aim by educational and training opportunities for all those involved in the cancer field, particularly the next generation of cancer research professionals.

British Association of Head & Neck Oncologists

Welcome to the British Association of Head & Neck Oncologists, a multi-disciplinary society for healthcare professionals involved in the study and treatment of head and neck cancer. The association was first constituted in 1967 as the Association of Head and Neck Oncologists of Great Britain. The stimulus for its formation was the need to encourage discussion and the sharing of knowledge between the various clinical and research specialties involved in the management of head and neck cancer.

British Association of Surgical Oncology

BASO ~ The Association for Cancer Surgery is the Association that speaks as an umbrella organisation for surgical specialties treating people with malignant diseases. BASO was founded in 1971 by Ronald Raven, Surgical Oncologist, as a forum for surgical research and training for the benefit of patients with cancer. The Association represents surgeons and their centres across the United Kingdom & Ireland and has influence beyond.

British Gynaecological Cancer Society

The British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BGCS) is a society of professionals dedicated to improving the care provided to patients with gynaecological cancers. We hope that you will find the new society website a useful, reliable and up-to-date resource of information within the specialty.

British Neuro Oncology Society

The British Neuro Oncology Society (formerly known as the British Neuro Oncology Group) is established to promote research and education in Neuro-Oncology and to improve treatment of patients with tumours of the central nervous system.

British Oncology Pharmacy Association

The stated purpose of BOPA, which is a registered charity, is "to promote excellence in the pharmaceutical care of patients with cancer through education, communication, research and innovation by an alliance of hospital, community and academic pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, those in the pharmaceutical industry and other healthcare professionals".

British Orthopaedic Oncology Society

The purpose of the British Orthopaedic Oncology Society is to promote discussion of oncological issues amongst Orthopaedic Surgeons in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

British Psychosocial Oncology Society

The British Psychosocial Oncology Society (BPOS) is a multi-disciplinary organisation founded in 1983. Its aims are to advance education and research in psychosocial oncology and to promote increased knowledge of this subject within oncology. BPOS organises a lively annual conference with international speakers, where new research findings are presented and developments in the field debated.

British Society for Integrative Oncology

The BSIO is the leading professional organisation for integrative oncology in the UK. Our goal is to promote the integration of orthodox and complementary medicine to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.

Canadian Association of General Practitioners in Oncology

Mission statement: â—¾Unify General Practitioners in Oncology. â—¾Promote communication amongst General Practitioners in Oncology in tertiary care and primary care settings. â—¾Act and speak as the recognized authority on behalf of and for the benefit of General Practitioners in Oncology and their interests...

Canadian Association of Medical Oncologists

Promotes the development of progressive care in the field of oncology.

Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology

CANO/ACIO's mission is to lead nursing excellence in cancer control for Canadians, with a vision of being an international nursing leader in cancer control. We are a member-run association that takes direction from its membership in formulating activities and initiatives.

Canadian Association of Pharmacy in Oncology

At the Canadian Association of Pharmacy in Oncology (CAPhO), you will be able to meet colleagues, exchange views, post professional papers, find oncology pharmacy resources, complete continuing education courses, locate contacts in other provinces, and much more.

Canadian Cancer Society

We are a national, community-based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.

Canadian Society of Surgical Oncology

The objectives of the society: -To facilitate communication between surgeons whose primary interest lies in the field of oncology. -To encourage the formation of surgical oncology training programs in surgical departments in Canadian universities. -To promote the optimum treatment of the patient with cancer through a multi-disciplinary treatment approach...

Canadian Urologic Oncology Group

Created, owned and operated by its members, the Canadian Urologic Oncology Group (CUOG) is a clinical research investigator network. The Consortium is a national alliance of leading academic and community based urologists, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists, committed to furthering urology research in Canada including pharmaceutical trials.

Cancer Council

As Australia's peak national non-government cancer control* organisation, Cancer Council Australia advises the Australian Government and other bodies on practices and policies to help prevent, detect and treat cancer.

Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK supports scientists, doctors and nurses across the UK, who are working together to investigate all aspects of cancer.

Cancer Society of Finland

The Cancer Society of Finland is a strong and competent organisation, the overall aim of which is to ensure a good quality of life for everyone, free from cancer and regardless of cancer. The organisation offers people information, support and hope.

Colorectal Cancer Canada

The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC) is dedicated to increasing awareness of colorectal cancer, supporting patients, and advocating for population-based screening and timely access to effective treatments.

European Association for Cancer Research

EACR has always had one guiding aim ‘The advancement of cancer research’. In pursuing this aim, the Association provides services to members, presents educational, training and scientific meeting opportunities, and facilitates communication and collaboration between the cancer researchers who make up its membership. It also sets out to raise the profile of cancer research and cancer researchers in Europe and the need for sustained political and economic support.

European CanCer Organisation

ECCO Vision - Striving for multidisciplinarity by integrating the expertise and insights of the different professions and stakeholders that constitute the oncology community to achieve the best possible patient outcomes — taking into consideration the trends that impact on cancer, the complexity of the disease, and the specificity of each cancer patient.

European Oncology Nursing Society

The European Oncology Nursing Society is a pan-European organisation dedicated to the support and development of cancer nurses. Through our individual members and national societies we engage in projects to help nurses develop their skils, network with each other and raise the profile of cancer nursing across Europe.

European School of Oncology

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.

European Society for Medical Oncology

ESMO is Europe’s leading medical oncology society, providing a professional network for its members and working with national societies across Europe and around the world. Best practice knows no borders: we support and promote excellence throughout our field.

European Society for Paediatric Oncology

The European Society for Paediatric Oncology (SIOP Europe or SIOPE), is the only pan-European organisation representing all professionals working in the field of childhood cancers. With more than 800 members across Europe, today SIOPE is leading the way to ensure the best possible care and outcomes for all children and adolescents with cancer in Europe.

European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology

ESTRO exists to advance all aspects of radiation oncology through a range of activities for its members and the wider healthcare and patient communities. We promote excellence through education, professional development, promotion of research and dissemination of outcomes.

European Society of Breast Cancer Specialists

EUSOMA mission is to define gold standards in the management of breast diseases, favouring a rapid transfer of knowledge from research centres to clinical practice.

European Society of Digestive Oncology.

Our goals are: -to improve and propagate medical treatment of Gl-tract tumours, particularly in a multidisciplinary evidence-based approach -to enhance and promote the screening, early detection, primary prevention and management of pre-malignant or/and malignant diseases of the Gl-tract -to enhance and promote research in digestive oncology -to organise education and academic exchanges in the field of digestive oncology -to develop guidelines and recommendations for all aspects of digestive oncology for the benefit of patients

European Society of Gynaecological Oncology

European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO), is the principal European society contributing to the study, prevention and treatment of gynecological cancer.

European Society of Oncology Pharmacy

The aim of the society will be to determine the optimal medical treatment for cancer patients, thereby improving their quality of life.

European Society of Surgical Oncology

ESSO’s mission is to support its members in advancing the science and practice of surgical oncology for the benefit of cancer patients through a range of activities including education, research and leadership in multidisciplinary care.

Hellenic Society of Medical Oncology

Welcome to the website of the Hellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), which has as its primary purpose the promotion of Research and Education in Oncology.

Icelandic Cancer Society

The Icelandic Cancer society is a nation-wide, voluntary organization established 56 years ago, with four main cornerstones directing its policy and activities but with different emphasis at each given point in time. 1. To promote knowledge and education about cancer and cancer prevention. 2. To support cancer research e.g. by collecting and analyzing relevant data. 3. To promote screening for cancer. 4. To support progress in the treatment and care of cancer patients.

Medical Oncology Group of Australia

The Medical Oncology Group of Australia (MOGA) is the peak representative body for medical oncologists in Australia. The Association works closely with Government, health organisations, affiliated international associations and societies, industry, consumer advocacy groups and learned colleges throughout Australia to improve and develop the profession of medical oncology and the management of cancer nationwide.

The Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada

Its purpose is to improve the care of women with or at risk of gynecologic cancer by raising standards of practice, encouraging ongoing research, promoting innovation in prevention, care and discovery, and advancing awareness.