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The Challenge Populations around the world are rapidly ageing. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the number of people over 60 years is set to double by 2050. As a consequence, this will lead to increased demand for primary health care and long-term care as well as larger and better trained workforce that can respond better to the health needs of the elderly population. Universal health coverage and the health goal of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provide the foundations to adequately address the emerging societal challenges related to cancer amongst the ageing populations. As oncologists around the world shift their focus to the field of geriatrics, increased understanding of the impact of research, innovation and clinical practices for older adults with cancer is becoming of critical importance. Since the early 2000s, the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) has positioned itself as [...]

Grant Williams Birmingham, AL, USA PRESIDENT Kwok-Leung Cheung Nottingham, UNITED KINGDOM PRESIDENT-ELECT Barbara Ewals Bangkok, THAILAND CEO (Ex-Officio) Andrew Chapman Philadelphia, United States TREASURER Nicolò Matteo Luca Battisti London, UNITED KINGDOM PAST-PRESIDENT Etienne Brain Saint Cloud, FRANCE MEMBER Enrique Soto Pérez de Celis Aurora, United States MEMBER Martine Extermann Tampa, USA MEMBER Gabor Liposits Herning, Denmark MEMBER Melissa LOH Rochester, NY, USA MEMBER Sophie Pilleron Luxembourg, Luxembourg MEMBER Kristen Haase MEMBER Nursing, Allied Health and Scientists Interest Group Fabio GOMES London, UNITED KINGDOM Member Young SIOG Interest Group Nicole Saur Pennsylvania, United States Co-opt Member SIOG Surgical Ad-hoc Committee Chair Ravindran Kanesvaran Singapore, SINGAPORE Co-Opt Member SIOG Consortium Chair [...]

SIOG Awards recognise health professionals for their outstanding contributions and novel initatives for advancing learning and knowledge in geriatric oncology.  Every year, SIOG awards a number of prizes in recognition of excellence during the Presidential Session of the SIOG Annual Conference. Find inspiration from the SIOG circle of award winners. To fund any of these awards, please donate here Award Categories The Paul Calabresi Award is SIOG’s highly prestigious prize, recognising exceptional achievement of a SIOG member as a pioneer in clinical research, academia and public engagement in the field of geriatric oncology. Learn more The SIOG National Representative Award recognises SIOG members whose internationally commended work in geriatric oncology has helped to enhance the field in their country. Learn more The SIOG Nursing & Allied Health Award recognises SIOG members with outstanding research leading to improved training [...]

The SIOG Geriatric Oncology Fellowship Programme aims to promote professional development, research and education in the field, connections between existing programmes and mentoring of young professionals. It provides the opportunity to learn valuable new skills and techniques in cancer control from leading experts through one month international visits. The  programme supports the international exchange of skills and knowledge with the aim of increasing workforce capacity in cancer control and increasing collaboration between organisations, with the ultimate goal of improving cancer prevention, treatment, and care. Eligible candidates include PhD-students and trainees (during any year of training) and oncologists, nurses and allied health professionals within five years from completion of training. For more information on how to apply, please visit again for announcements. Activities: Research projects (retrospective and prospective protocols, epidemiology, laboratory research) aiming to improve care for older cancer patients. Duration: 2-6 months There is no position [...]

https://youtu.be/viPcq_FFIiw The SIOG Nursing, Allied Health and Scientists (NAHS) Interest Group was established by SIOG members working in geriatric oncology across nursing, allied health, and scientific disciplines. It brings together professionals to collaborate, share challenges, and identify priorities in the care of older adults with cancer. The group contributes to SIOG’s activities by supporting the development of educational content, identifying topics for future conferences, and strengthening the visibility of these disciplines within geriatric oncology. Aligned with SIOG’s strategy, the NAHS Interest Group promotes excellence across education, clinical practice, communication, advocacy, and research. It also supports nursing, allied health, and scientific contributions within SIOG’s broader scientific and educational initiatives. Conditions of eligibility Nursing Allied Health professionals (e.g. pharmacists, social workers, dieticians, physical therapists, psychologists) Scientists For more information, contact the SIOG Head Office Follow us on Bluesky Follow us on [...]

https://youtu.be/zXxTaJNd17A Young SIOG (YSIOG) brings together early-career members of SIOG, including clinicians, researchers, and professionals from all disciplines working in geriatric oncology. The group supports engagement, collaboration, and professional development for the next generation of experts in the field. Conditions of eligibility Early-career professionals in geriatric oncology, defined as those within ten years of completing formal training Trainees in disciplines related to the care of older adults with cancer (e.g. surgery, radiotherapy, medical oncology, urology, pulmonology, haematology), as well as PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and researchers For more information, contact the SIOG Head Office Follow us on X Join the Facebook Group Membership benefits Connect with a global network of early-career clinicians and researchers in geriatric oncology Participate in YSIOG activities at the SIOG Annual Conference, including the General Assembly, networking sessions, and mentoring initiatives Submit abstracts and [...]

The SIOG National Representatives (NRs) Committee is a strategic body within SIOG, playing a key role in connecting the organisation with members, institutions, and experts worldwide. SIOG NRs work closely with SIOG committees to support the design, implementation, and evaluation of activities, helping ensure a coordinated and globally relevant approach across all SIOG initiatives. Why become a National Representative (NR)? SIOG’s work is built on strong collaboration and partnership. Recognising the importance of national contexts, SIOG aligns its activities with local capacities, resources, and clinical practices. As highlighted by the World Health Organization in its report on ageing and health, population ageing requires coordinated and context-specific action. National Representatives play an important role in supporting this effort by strengthening the visibility of geriatric oncology and encouraging collaboration between oncologists, geriatricians, and other disciplines. They also contribute to building relationships with health authorities and supporting [...]

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ABC Global Alliance The ABC Global Alliance established in 2016 as an initiative of the European School of Oncology and now registered as a non-profit association in Portugal, is a multi-stakeholder platform for all those interested in collaborating on common projects relating to advanced breast cancer (ABC) around the world. Launched during the World Cancer Congress in Paris in 2016 the Alliance is the continuation of the work developed through the ABC International Consensus Conference, responsible for the ABC international consensus guidelines for the management of advanced breast cancer and its advocacy efforts. The goal is to improve and extend the lives of women and men living with ABC in all countries worldwide, to fight for a cure, to raise awareness of ABC and lobby worldwide for the improvement of the lives of ABC patients. Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is [...]

2024 Statutes The original SIOG statutes were approved by the General Assembly on 25 October 2012 in Manchester, United Kingdom. A second version was approved during the SIOG Virtual General Assembly on November 6, 2021. An updated version was approved during the SIOG General Assembly on 18 October 2024, in Montreal, Canada. Read the SIOG 2024 Constituent Statutes here