Geriatric assessment in routine cancer care: Challenges, solutions, and lessons from the field
SIOG Head Office2026-08-05T19:38:41+02:00Organised by SIOG August 5, 2026 https://youtu.be/Lw_-HzdB3IU
National Representative spotlight – July 2026
SIOG Head Office2026-07-20T11:56:47+02:00Older adults are underrepresented in cancer clinical trials1,2. Though some are excluded due to having more comorbidities than their younger counterparts, others decline participation because of an already high healthcare burden.
Prediction modelling in geriatric oncology: State of the art, methods and perspectives
SIOG Head Office2026-07-20T23:37:43+02:00Organised by the SIOG Methods Working Group June 25, 2026 https://youtu.be/HqwDJDlFrnw
SIOG and CACA sign Memorandum of Understanding to advance global collaboration in geriatric oncology
SIOG Head Office2026-05-27T13:40:31+02:00Geneva/Tianjin 19 May 2026 - The International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) and the China Anti-Cancer Association (CACA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for cooperation in oncology care for older adults. The agreement aims to strengthen coordination, promote education, enhance scientific exchange, and support the global development of geriatric oncology. Through this partnership, SIOG and CACA will collaborate on academic activities, international congresses, expert engagement, scientific programs, and publication opportunities. Key areas of cooperation include the mutual promotion of major events, co-hosted webinars, summits, symposia and workshops – such as the recently concluded CACA-SIOG Virtual Summit 2026 in April 30 and a planned CACA-SIOG Symposium during the 2026 China Congress of Holistic Integrative Oncology in Changsha, Hunan Province, PRC. The MoU also encourages manuscript submissions by SIOG experts to the Holistic Integrative Oncology Journal and explores opportunities for qualified SIOG experts to join the journal’s [...]
National Representative spotlight – March 2026
SIOG Head Office2026-07-20T11:51:43+02:00Older adults are underrepresented in cancer clinical trials1,2. Though some are excluded due to having more comorbidities than their younger counterparts, others decline participation because of an already high healthcare burden.
YSIOG member spotlight – February 2026
SIOG Head Office2026-07-20T11:51:04+02:00Older adults are underrepresented in cancer clinical trials1,2. Though some are excluded due to having more comorbidities than their younger counterparts, others decline participation because of an already high healthcare burden.
YSIOG member spotlight January 2026
SIOG Head Office2026-07-20T11:47:43+02:00Older adults are underrepresented in cancer clinical trials1,2. Though some are excluded due to having more comorbidities than their younger counterparts, others decline participation because of an already high healthcare burden.
Patient education for older adults with cancer and their caregivers: Results of a scoping review
SIOG Head Office2026-06-26T11:48:23+02:00Organized by the SIOG Nursing, Allied Health and Scientists Interest Group January 21, 2026 https://youtu.be/cdnsXffyYR8
Impairments in GA & their associations with different grip strength cutoffs & components of the SPPB
SIOG Head Office2026-06-26T11:48:28+02:00Organized by the SIOG Nursing, Allied Health and Scientists Interest Group October 1, 2025 https://youtu.be/VV2h3hEZlM8
Using intersectionality to rethink inequities in Geriatric Oncology
SIOG Head Office2026-07-20T23:41:42+02:00Organized by the SIOG Methods Working Group September 26, 2025 https://youtu.be/eUhrT_nwYIQ