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In this inaugural episode of the Common Sense Oncology Podcast, hear from Dr. Richard Sullivan about the recently published Lancet Oncology Commission on the Human Crisis in Cancer Care.

Listen now:

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Youtube thumbnail for this podcast episode. The Human Crisis in Cancer Care by Common Sense Oncology. Dr. Richard Sullivan, the episode guest speaker, smiles. The podcast icon, a stethoscope, is faded in the background.
January 8, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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Join us on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 7:00 pm India Standard Time to learn more about CSO and discuss a critical appraisal of the ALASCCA trial (low dose aspirin for colon cancer trial).

Register now: tinyurl.com/4uxxk77e
Common Sense Oncology India Hub: Journal Club: ALASCCA Trial. Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 7-8 pm (IST). Featured speakers: Dr. Teena Rajan, Prof. Ruth Langley, Dr. Omshree Shetty.
January 5, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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Have you seen the Dec issue of Cancer World's magazine? This release features an article about CSO explaining the paradox of progress in cancer medicines & care, the Common Sense Oncology movement, & what defines meaningful benefit.

โ–ถ๏ธ Read it on pg 38: tinyurl.com/bdd76yu4

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#110 Dec 2025. ISSN: 2036-9468. CancerWorld. Common Sense Oncology: Putting Patients Back at the Center in the Era of Cancer Innovation. By Adriana Albini.
December 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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๐Ÿšจ 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
The Lancet Oncology. Title: the Human Crisis in Cancer. List of authors.
November 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Mark your calendars for CSO's LGCW webinar on Nov 24th! Hear from our Working Group Leaders, Drs. Ian Tannock, Haydeรฉ Verduzco-Aguirre, Brooke Wilson, Michelle Tregear, & Christopher Jackson about CSOโ€™s exciting work & learn how to get involved.

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#LGCW2025 #CancerCare
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 Mรฉdicas y Nutriciรณn Salvador Zubirรกn; Dr. Brooke Wilson, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Queen's University; Dr. Michelle Tregear, National Breast Cancer Coalition; Professor Christopher Jackson, Mercy Hospital.
November 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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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/yy9urv63ย 

#CancerCare
Dr. Murphy and Dr. Gyawali pose for a picture as they conduct an interview about Common Sense Oncology.
October 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Just published in @thelancetoncol.bsky.social, a commentary by CSO: Drs. Samuel Stevens, @lateuwen.bsky.social, & Bishal Gyawali commends & provides further recommendations to the FDAโ€™s latest guidance on randomized cancer drug trials.

Read: tinyurl.com/2mzppf3p

#CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare
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.
October 20, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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October 17, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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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
October 17, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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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
Screenshot of the paper title, journal logo and information, and author byline. โ€œWhile you are on chemotherapyโ€ฆโ€: common recommendations that lack evidence and may cause harm. Common Sense Oncology logo.
October 16, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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๐Ÿ“… Attending ESMO in Berlin? Don't miss this special CSO Symposium taking place on Fri Oct 17, 5:30-7:00 pm CET.ย 
Moderated by @winettevandergraaf.bsky.social, the panel will discuss recent CSO initiatives & activities in Europe & beyond.

See you there!

@eortc.org #CancerCare #CommonSenseOncology
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).
October 13, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Read the paper: tinyurl.com/mpxtrxw7

Read more about CSO principles for RCTs: tinyurl.com/yc4bat6a

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October 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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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 CSOโ€™s principles for phase III cancer RCTs published earlier this year in @thelancetoncol.bsky.social.
A screenshot of title and authors of the paper published in the European Journal of Cancer.
October 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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โ–ถ๏ธ 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.

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Common Sense Oncology: CHALLENGE Journal Club with Dr. Chris Booth and Dr. Fernanda Arthuso. Logos for Canadian Cancer Trials Group, University of Alberta, Queenโ€™s University, and Sinclair Cancer Research Institute.
October 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Happening todayโ€”last chance to register! ๐Ÿšจ 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
Common Sense Oncology Virtual Journal Club. Profile images and title descriptions for lead authors. From left to right: Dr. Christopher Booth, Medical Oncologist at Queenโ€™s University, Kingston, Canada; Dr. Fernanda Arthuso, Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. Canadian Cancer Trials Group and Common Sense Oncology logos.
September 30, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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๐Ÿ“… Attending ESMO in Berlin? Don't miss this special CSO Symposium taking place on Fri Oct 17, 5:30-7:00 pm CET.ย 

Moderated by @winettevandergraaf.bsky.social, the panel will discuss recent CSO initiatives & activities in Europe & beyond.
See you there!

@eortc.org #CancerCare #CommonSenseOncology
Common Sense Oncology at ESMO. CSO members gathering at last yearโ€™s 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.
September 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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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

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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 โ€” if pharmaceutical companies would allow it.
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September 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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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
September 26, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Today is #WorldCancerResearchDay! Common Sense Oncology celebrates cancer research todayโ€”and every dayโ€”by advocating for research that focuses on the outcomes that matter to patients.

Become a member for free!

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Common Sense Oncology World Cancer Research Day. CSO logo. CommonSenseOncology.org. A picture featuring the core group of professionals who support the organization.
September 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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๐ŸŒThe CSO India Hub launched on Sept 17 with its inaugural webinar!ย 

Catch up on the conversation critically appraising the MATTERHORN trial: https://tinyurl.com/5ccrxexhย 

#CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare
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.
September 22, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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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! ๐Ÿ‘
who.int WHO @who.int ยท Sep 5
The WHO Model Lists help countries improve access to the most needed medicines for their populations at affordable prices.

These lists are updated every 2 years with new medicines.

See the latest updates here bit.ly/484pfeb
What are the Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) & Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc)? The WHO EML & EMLc contain safe and effective medicines for the most important health needs of populations. These lists now include a total of 523 essential medicines for adults and 374 for children. Over 150 countries have adopted national lists of essential medicines informed by the WHO Model Lists.
September 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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๐Ÿšจ Curious about how exercise can help treat colon cancer? You donโ€™t 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
Common Sense Oncology Virtual Journal Club. Profile images and title descriptions for lead authors. From left to right: Dr. Christopher Booth, Medical Oncologist at Queenโ€™s University, Kingston, Canada; Dr. Fernanda Arthuso, Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. Canadian Cancer Trials Group and Common Sense Oncology logos.
September 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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๐Ÿ“… 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
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.
September 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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๐ŸŽ‰ Congrats to Dr. Verna Vanderpuye & Dr. Omar Abdihamid for presenting about CSO at ARCON 2025 on Sept 11.

#CancerCare #CommonSenseOncology
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.
September 12, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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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 ๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ: tinyurl.com/462jujzu

#CommonSenseOncology @nejm.org
nejm.org NEJM.org @nejm.org ยท Aug 26
Could a structured exercise program after undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy for colon cancer improve survival and quality of life?

The latest video in our partnership with @glaucomflecken.bsky.social summarizes new research. Access the article for free: nej.md/DrG24

#MedSky #MedEd #Oncology
September 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM