Society of Surgical Oncology
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The mission of the Society of Surgical Oncology is to improve multidisciplinary patient care by advancing the science, education and practice of cancer surgery worldwide.
Are you one of the 1,000+ using SurgOnc Academy? Renew your membership (or join!) so you don’t lose access.
Open access ends December 31, 2025—starting January 1, 2026, it becomes a members-only benefit.
Keep learning in 2026 and beyond. https://ow.ly/YfIK50Xub2y
Open access ends December 31, 2025—starting January 1, 2026, it becomes a members-only benefit.
Keep learning in 2026 and beyond. https://ow.ly/YfIK50Xub2y
November 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Are you one of the 1,000+ using SurgOnc Academy? Renew your membership (or join!) so you don’t lose access.
Open access ends December 31, 2025—starting January 1, 2026, it becomes a members-only benefit.
Keep learning in 2026 and beyond. https://ow.ly/YfIK50Xub2y
Open access ends December 31, 2025—starting January 1, 2026, it becomes a members-only benefit.
Keep learning in 2026 and beyond. https://ow.ly/YfIK50Xub2y
Don’t forget to register! The SSO CGSO Videoconference: Careers in Surgical Oncology is coming up in two weeks. Join leading surgical oncologists for a conversation about career paths, fellowship insights, and more.
Register: https://ow.ly/53fC50XiwqB
Register: https://ow.ly/53fC50XiwqB
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Don’t forget to register! The SSO CGSO Videoconference: Careers in Surgical Oncology is coming up in two weeks. Join leading surgical oncologists for a conversation about career paths, fellowship insights, and more.
Register: https://ow.ly/53fC50XiwqB
Register: https://ow.ly/53fC50XiwqB
In the newest Outside the OR, Dr. Berman talks with Dr. Peter Kingham about his work in West Africa and the steps we can take as a community to make a real difference. 🌍🎧 Listen now: https://ow.ly/hRRs50XvTNq
November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
In the newest Outside the OR, Dr. Berman talks with Dr. Peter Kingham about his work in West Africa and the steps we can take as a community to make a real difference. 🌍🎧 Listen now: https://ow.ly/hRRs50XvTNq
Kick off your #SSO2026 experience with something to be thankful for — our pre-courses! 🦃
And here’s something extra to celebrate this season: SSO members get access to all pre-courses at no additional cost!
Explore all pre-course details and register now: https://ow.ly/rZXh50XucJp
And here’s something extra to celebrate this season: SSO members get access to all pre-courses at no additional cost!
Explore all pre-course details and register now: https://ow.ly/rZXh50XucJp
November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Kick off your #SSO2026 experience with something to be thankful for — our pre-courses! 🦃
And here’s something extra to celebrate this season: SSO members get access to all pre-courses at no additional cost!
Explore all pre-course details and register now: https://ow.ly/rZXh50XucJp
And here’s something extra to celebrate this season: SSO members get access to all pre-courses at no additional cost!
Explore all pre-course details and register now: https://ow.ly/rZXh50XucJp
Join us on Wednesday, December 17 at 1:00 PM CST | 8:00 PM CET, for a webinar on the multidisciplinary management of sacral chordomas. Hear global experts discuss latest advances in surgery, radiation, and systemic therapy.
Register now:
https://ow.ly/1BU250XxcVG
Register now:
https://ow.ly/1BU250XxcVG
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Join us on Wednesday, December 17 at 1:00 PM CST | 8:00 PM CET, for a webinar on the multidisciplinary management of sacral chordomas. Hear global experts discuss latest advances in surgery, radiation, and systemic therapy.
Register now:
https://ow.ly/1BU250XxcVG
Register now:
https://ow.ly/1BU250XxcVG
Join SSO and IASO on December 18 at 10:00 AM CST ︱9:30 PM IST for a focused webinar on evaluating and managing the difficult pelvis. Learn key anatomy, surgical approaches, and rehab strategies from expert speakers.
Don’t miss it! Register now: https://ow.ly/cSxI50XvQER
Don’t miss it! Register now: https://ow.ly/cSxI50XvQER
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Join SSO and IASO on December 18 at 10:00 AM CST ︱9:30 PM IST for a focused webinar on evaluating and managing the difficult pelvis. Learn key anatomy, surgical approaches, and rehab strategies from expert speakers.
Don’t miss it! Register now: https://ow.ly/cSxI50XvQER
Don’t miss it! Register now: https://ow.ly/cSxI50XvQER
Congratulations to the 2026 Presidential Scholar Program recipients! 🏆
This program connects emerging surgical oncologists with leaders in the field, fostering mentorship, growth, and lifelong professional connections.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/atlp50XjPPe
#Mentorship #FutureLeaders
This program connects emerging surgical oncologists with leaders in the field, fostering mentorship, growth, and lifelong professional connections.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/atlp50XjPPe
#Mentorship #FutureLeaders
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Congratulations to the 2026 Presidential Scholar Program recipients! 🏆
This program connects emerging surgical oncologists with leaders in the field, fostering mentorship, growth, and lifelong professional connections.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/atlp50XjPPe
#Mentorship #FutureLeaders
This program connects emerging surgical oncologists with leaders in the field, fostering mentorship, growth, and lifelong professional connections.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/atlp50XjPPe
#Mentorship #FutureLeaders
New episode alert! 🎧
SSO’s Breast DSWG members Drs. David Anderson, Fred Dirbas, and Suzanne Klimberg break down the management of male breast cancer—from unique considerations to key similarities with female breast cancer.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/tAzT50XuLgb
SSO’s Breast DSWG members Drs. David Anderson, Fred Dirbas, and Suzanne Klimberg break down the management of male breast cancer—from unique considerations to key similarities with female breast cancer.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/tAzT50XuLgb
November 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
New episode alert! 🎧
SSO’s Breast DSWG members Drs. David Anderson, Fred Dirbas, and Suzanne Klimberg break down the management of male breast cancer—from unique considerations to key similarities with female breast cancer.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/tAzT50XuLgb
SSO’s Breast DSWG members Drs. David Anderson, Fred Dirbas, and Suzanne Klimberg break down the management of male breast cancer—from unique considerations to key similarities with female breast cancer.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/tAzT50XuLgb
On #WorldPancreaticCancerDay, we unite to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer and the ongoing research efforts to improve detection, treatment, and outcomes.
#SSO
#SSO
November 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
On #WorldPancreaticCancerDay, we unite to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer and the ongoing research efforts to improve detection, treatment, and outcomes.
#SSO
#SSO
In this new episode of Speaking of SurgOnc, Dr. Rick Greene and Dr. Mecker G. Möller discuss questions in CRC-PM management and the role of HIPEC, based on the article “Great Debate: HIPEC for Colorectal Peritoneal Metastases—Should It Be Offered?”
Listen now: https://ow.ly/T8y850XrWPb
Listen now: https://ow.ly/T8y850XrWPb
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
In this new episode of Speaking of SurgOnc, Dr. Rick Greene and Dr. Mecker G. Möller discuss questions in CRC-PM management and the role of HIPEC, based on the article “Great Debate: HIPEC for Colorectal Peritoneal Metastases—Should It Be Offered?”
Listen now: https://ow.ly/T8y850XrWPb
Listen now: https://ow.ly/T8y850XrWPb
Don't forget to register for the Virtual CGSO Board Exam Review Course taking place on January 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST.
Get ready for a full day of interactive mock oral sessions, expert tips, and major exam confidence boost 🙌
https://ow.ly/Oxsf50XrVmO
Get ready for a full day of interactive mock oral sessions, expert tips, and major exam confidence boost 🙌
https://ow.ly/Oxsf50XrVmO
November 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Don't forget to register for the Virtual CGSO Board Exam Review Course taking place on January 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST.
Get ready for a full day of interactive mock oral sessions, expert tips, and major exam confidence boost 🙌
https://ow.ly/Oxsf50XrVmO
Get ready for a full day of interactive mock oral sessions, expert tips, and major exam confidence boost 🙌
https://ow.ly/Oxsf50XrVmO
SSO announces the departure of CEO Anna Polyak, RN, JD. We thank Anna for her leadership and wish her well in her next chapter. The Board has appointed Patti Stella, CAE, CHCP, as Interim CEO. Join us in thanking Anna and congratulating Patti! https://ow.ly/4Q8O50XrPqJ
November 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
SSO announces the departure of CEO Anna Polyak, RN, JD. We thank Anna for her leadership and wish her well in her next chapter. The Board has appointed Patti Stella, CAE, CHCP, as Interim CEO. Join us in thanking Anna and congratulating Patti! https://ow.ly/4Q8O50XrPqJ
Save the Date! 💙
Join the SSO on December 2, 2025, for Giving Tuesday in support of the SSO Impact Fund. Together, we can advance surgical oncology through research, education, and innovation. Make a donation: https://ow.ly/MKHM50Xrpfe
Join the SSO on December 2, 2025, for Giving Tuesday in support of the SSO Impact Fund. Together, we can advance surgical oncology through research, education, and innovation. Make a donation: https://ow.ly/MKHM50Xrpfe
November 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Save the Date! 💙
Join the SSO on December 2, 2025, for Giving Tuesday in support of the SSO Impact Fund. Together, we can advance surgical oncology through research, education, and innovation. Make a donation: https://ow.ly/MKHM50Xrpfe
Join the SSO on December 2, 2025, for Giving Tuesday in support of the SSO Impact Fund. Together, we can advance surgical oncology through research, education, and innovation. Make a donation: https://ow.ly/MKHM50Xrpfe
New weekly Annals of Surgical Oncology featured the article: Clinicopathologic and Molecular Characteristics of High-Grade Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasms. https://ow.ly/lgV750XrlgI
November 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
New weekly Annals of Surgical Oncology featured the article: Clinicopathologic and Molecular Characteristics of High-Grade Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasms. https://ow.ly/lgV750XrlgI
Who says learning can’t fit in your pocket? 📲
With the SSO Mobile App, you’ve got SurgOnc Academy, the latest clinical education, event updates, and more — right at your fingertips.
Download the SSO mobile app now: https://ow.ly/RFkJ50XnUqO
With the SSO Mobile App, you’ve got SurgOnc Academy, the latest clinical education, event updates, and more — right at your fingertips.
Download the SSO mobile app now: https://ow.ly/RFkJ50XnUqO
November 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Who says learning can’t fit in your pocket? 📲
With the SSO Mobile App, you’ve got SurgOnc Academy, the latest clinical education, event updates, and more — right at your fingertips.
Download the SSO mobile app now: https://ow.ly/RFkJ50XnUqO
With the SSO Mobile App, you’ve got SurgOnc Academy, the latest clinical education, event updates, and more — right at your fingertips.
Download the SSO mobile app now: https://ow.ly/RFkJ50XnUqO
New weekly Annals of Surgical Oncology featured the article: Local Recurrence Following Complete Surgical Excision of Primary Merkel Cell Carcinoma. https://ow.ly/GEvn50XrlcP
November 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
New weekly Annals of Surgical Oncology featured the article: Local Recurrence Following Complete Surgical Excision of Primary Merkel Cell Carcinoma. https://ow.ly/GEvn50XrlcP
Congratulations to the 2026 Career Catalyst Mentorship Program recipients!
Through SSO’s CCMP, rising surgical oncology leaders gain mentorship, professional growth, and hands-on experience at #SSO2026 and beyond.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/rSnk50XjPqM
#Mentorship #FutureLeaders
Through SSO’s CCMP, rising surgical oncology leaders gain mentorship, professional growth, and hands-on experience at #SSO2026 and beyond.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/rSnk50XjPqM
#Mentorship #FutureLeaders
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Congratulations to the 2026 Career Catalyst Mentorship Program recipients!
Through SSO’s CCMP, rising surgical oncology leaders gain mentorship, professional growth, and hands-on experience at #SSO2026 and beyond.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/rSnk50XjPqM
#Mentorship #FutureLeaders
Through SSO’s CCMP, rising surgical oncology leaders gain mentorship, professional growth, and hands-on experience at #SSO2026 and beyond.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/rSnk50XjPqM
#Mentorship #FutureLeaders
Get ready for an inspiring lineup at #ACT2026,.
This year’s program brings together surgical oncologists and multidisciplinary experts for three days of dynamic sessions designed to advance the science and practice of regional therapies.
View the program:
This year’s program brings together surgical oncologists and multidisciplinary experts for three days of dynamic sessions designed to advance the science and practice of regional therapies.
View the program:
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Get ready for an inspiring lineup at #ACT2026,.
This year’s program brings together surgical oncologists and multidisciplinary experts for three days of dynamic sessions designed to advance the science and practice of regional therapies.
View the program:
This year’s program brings together surgical oncologists and multidisciplinary experts for three days of dynamic sessions designed to advance the science and practice of regional therapies.
View the program:
New episode alert!
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Jonathan Baines, MD, Donald Warne, MD, and Lori Arviso Alvord, MD, discuss advocacy and mentoring of Native American and URM trainees.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/wvWK50XqKFU
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Jonathan Baines, MD, Donald Warne, MD, and Lori Arviso Alvord, MD, discuss advocacy and mentoring of Native American and URM trainees.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/wvWK50XqKFU
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
November 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
New episode alert!
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Jonathan Baines, MD, Donald Warne, MD, and Lori Arviso Alvord, MD, discuss advocacy and mentoring of Native American and URM trainees.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/wvWK50XqKFU
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Jonathan Baines, MD, Donald Warne, MD, and Lori Arviso Alvord, MD, discuss advocacy and mentoring of Native American and URM trainees.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/wvWK50XqKFU
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Join us for our upcoming webinar on Staging Laparoscopy, an in-depth look at the rationale, technique, and barriers to implementing staging laparoscopy for gastric adenocarcinoma.
🗓️ Monday, December 15 | 6:00 AM CST
Register now: https://ow.ly/5E9I50XqBk3
🗓️ Monday, December 15 | 6:00 AM CST
Register now: https://ow.ly/5E9I50XqBk3
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Join us for our upcoming webinar on Staging Laparoscopy, an in-depth look at the rationale, technique, and barriers to implementing staging laparoscopy for gastric adenocarcinoma.
🗓️ Monday, December 15 | 6:00 AM CST
Register now: https://ow.ly/5E9I50XqBk3
🗓️ Monday, December 15 | 6:00 AM CST
Register now: https://ow.ly/5E9I50XqBk3
Applications for the 2026 Adult Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery (ACTPS) Focused Practice Designation (FPD) Examination are now available!
🗓️ Apply by December 15, 2025.
👉 Exam window: March 16–18, 2026.
Apply today: https://ow.ly/UX1g50XmL48
🗓️ Apply by December 15, 2025.
👉 Exam window: March 16–18, 2026.
Apply today: https://ow.ly/UX1g50XmL48
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Applications for the 2026 Adult Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery (ACTPS) Focused Practice Designation (FPD) Examination are now available!
🗓️ Apply by December 15, 2025.
👉 Exam window: March 16–18, 2026.
Apply today: https://ow.ly/UX1g50XmL48
🗓️ Apply by December 15, 2025.
👉 Exam window: March 16–18, 2026.
Apply today: https://ow.ly/UX1g50XmL48
Join us for a discussion on adoptive immunotherapy using tumor infiltrating lymphocytes — now FDA-approved and expanding access nationwide. Experts will share insights on launching a TIL program, selecting ideal patients, and more.
Register: https://ow.ly/jWVT50XnXoc
Register: https://ow.ly/jWVT50XnXoc
November 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Join us for a discussion on adoptive immunotherapy using tumor infiltrating lymphocytes — now FDA-approved and expanding access nationwide. Experts will share insights on launching a TIL program, selecting ideal patients, and more.
Register: https://ow.ly/jWVT50XnXoc
Register: https://ow.ly/jWVT50XnXoc
Calling all residents and fellows! 📞
At #SSO2026, the Resident & Fellow Track is your chance to grow, connect, and get career-ready with leading surgical oncologists from around the world.
Don’t wait — early bird pricing ends January 5, 2026! Register: https://ow.ly/bZkC50Xn8iE
At #SSO2026, the Resident & Fellow Track is your chance to grow, connect, and get career-ready with leading surgical oncologists from around the world.
Don’t wait — early bird pricing ends January 5, 2026! Register: https://ow.ly/bZkC50Xn8iE
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Calling all residents and fellows! 📞
At #SSO2026, the Resident & Fellow Track is your chance to grow, connect, and get career-ready with leading surgical oncologists from around the world.
Don’t wait — early bird pricing ends January 5, 2026! Register: https://ow.ly/bZkC50Xn8iE
At #SSO2026, the Resident & Fellow Track is your chance to grow, connect, and get career-ready with leading surgical oncologists from around the world.
Don’t wait — early bird pricing ends January 5, 2026! Register: https://ow.ly/bZkC50Xn8iE
Drs. Kenneth Tanabe and Cherif Boutros attended the Joint Conference of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute and the Egyptian Society of Surgical Oncology. We thank our EGSSO global partners for their generous hospitality and for hosting an excellent conference.
November 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Drs. Kenneth Tanabe and Cherif Boutros attended the Joint Conference of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute and the Egyptian Society of Surgical Oncology. We thank our EGSSO global partners for their generous hospitality and for hosting an excellent conference.
Every patient is different, especially when facing dual metastases to the liver and peritoneum. This webinar brings together expert voices to discuss real-world decision-making in these challenging cases.
Register now to join the discussion happening this week: https://ow.ly/snIH50Xa0BA
Register now to join the discussion happening this week: https://ow.ly/snIH50Xa0BA
November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Every patient is different, especially when facing dual metastases to the liver and peritoneum. This webinar brings together expert voices to discuss real-world decision-making in these challenging cases.
Register now to join the discussion happening this week: https://ow.ly/snIH50Xa0BA
Register now to join the discussion happening this week: https://ow.ly/snIH50Xa0BA