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🚨 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

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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, Haydeé Verduzco-Aguirre, Brooke Wilson, Michelle Tregear, & Christopher Jackson about CSO’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 Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán; 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/yy9urv63 

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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 FDA’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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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...

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Screenshot of the paper title, journal logo and information, and author byline. “While you are on chemotherapy…”: common recommendations that lack evidence and may cause harm. Common Sense Oncology logo.
October 16, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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📅 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.

See you there!

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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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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 CSO’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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▶️ 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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#CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare #ColonCancer
Common Sense Oncology: CHALLENGE Journal Club with Dr. Chris Booth and Dr. Fernanda Arthuso. Logos for Canadian Cancer Trials Group, University of Alberta, Queen’s University, and Sinclair Cancer Research Institute.
October 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Happening today—last chance to register! 🚨 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

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Common Sense Oncology Virtual Journal Club. Profile images and title descriptions for lead authors. From left to right: Dr. Christopher Booth, Medical Oncologist at Queen’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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📅 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.
See you there!

@eortc.org #CancerCare #CommonSenseOncology
Common Sense Oncology at ESMO. CSO members gathering at last year’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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Today is #WorldCancerResearchDay! Common Sense Oncology celebrates cancer research today—and every day—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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🌍The CSO India Hub launched on Sept 17 with its inaugural webinar! 

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

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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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🚨 Curious about how exercise can help treat colon cancer? You don’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 Queen’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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📅 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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🎉 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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Will you join the inaugural webinar of the new Common Sense Oncology India Hub?

We invite those from India & beyond to join on Sept 17 @ 7:00 pm IST to learn more about CSO & discuss a critical appraisal of the MATTERHORN trial.

Register: tinyurl.com/bd7arsjb

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Common Sense Oncology India Hub. Inaugural Webinar. Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM IST. Four profile pictures with name and occupation descriptions. From left to right: Dr. Goutham Sunny, Assistant Professor Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad; Dr. Venkata Pradeep Babu Koyyala, Medical Oncologist, Shankara Cancer and Research Institute, Tezpur, Assam; Dr. Sujana Priya Vuba, Senior Consultant, Radiation Oncologist, AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad; Dr. Madhu Muralee, Professor of Surgical Oncology, RCC, Trivandrum. Common Sense Oncology logo. Join us online to learn more about Common Sense Oncology (CSO) and a stimulating discussion about CSO principles and the MATTERHORN trial.
September 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Join us on Tues Sept 30 @ 12 pm EDT to discuss the CHALLENGE trial: Structured Exercise after Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer with authors Dr. Christopher Booth & Dr. Fernanda Arthuso!

Register: 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 Queen’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 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Join us for the inaugural webinar of the new CSO India Hub!

We invite those from India & beyond to join us on Wed Sept 17 @ 7 pm IST to learn about CSO & discuss a critical appraisal of the MATTERHORN trial.

Register on Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/bd7arsjb

#CancerCare #CommonSenseOncology #CSOIndia
Common Sense Oncology India Hub. Inaugural Webinar. Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM IST. Four profile pictures with name and occupation descriptions. From left to right: Dr. Goutham Sunny, Dr. Venkata Pradeep Babu Koyyala, Dr. Sujana Priya Vuba, and Dr. Madhu Muralee. Common Sense Oncology logo. Join us online to learn more about Common Sense Oncology (CSO) and a stimulating discussion about CSO principles and the MATTERHORN trial.
September 4, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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Applications for the 2026 Common Sense Oncology Cancer Health Services Research Fellowship will close on Sept 18, 2025 @ 4 pm EDT. If you are in the clinical or medical oncology field, this opportunity is for you!

View the posting online: tinyurl.com/37cdc5sy

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Queen's University. Common Sense Oncology Cancer Health Services Research Fellowship. Apply today to help build a cancer care system focused on outcomes that matter.
September 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Common Sense Oncology is now on #BlueSky! We are a global network dedicated to advancing innovative patient-centred cancer care & cancer research that meaningfully improves outcomes for patients around the world.

Join us to keep in touch—membership is free!
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Leaders of Common Sense Oncology standing in front of the pillars of a building.
September 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM