International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG)
@siogorg.bsky.social
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Advancing evidence and care for older adults with cancer
#GeriOnc
Nominations open for the SIOG Board of Directors 2026β2028. Positions include President-Elect, Board of Directors, and NAHS, Young SIOG, and SPOC Interest Group Chairs. Closes 8 July.
#GeriatricOncology
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π New in #JGO π« How does frailty affect outcomes after lung cancer surgery? In this cohort of 110k+ patients, frailty was linked to higher complications, mortality, and failure-to-rescue after lobectomy. π Read the full article:
https://loom.ly/Ks5Ob5M
#JGO
#GeriOnc
6 days ago
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Nominations open for the SIOG Board of Directors 2026β2028. Positions include President-Elect, Board of Directors, and NAHS, Young SIOG, and SPOC Interest Group Chairs. Closes 8 July.
#GeriatricOncology
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π New in #JGO 𧬠How are older patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma treated in practice? This real-world study shows differences in treatment patterns by age, but no increased toxicity with immunotherapy combinations. π Read the full article:
https://loom.ly/TG8eFAc
#JGO
#GeriOnc
13 days ago
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π» Itβs TODAY! Prediction modelling in #GeriatricOncology: state of the art, methods and perspectives π 16:00 CEST π
https://loom.ly/IqrJJ4g
#GeriatricOncology
#SIOG
#GeriOnc
14 days ago
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Nominations open for the SIOG Board of Directors 2026β2028. Positions include President-Elect, Board of Directors, and NAHS, Young SIOG, and SPOC Interest Group Chairs. Closes 8 July.
#GeriatricOncology
15 days ago
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The add-on sessions at SIOG 2026 cover GA tools, observational study design, caregiver burden, peer review, and a joint ASCOβSIOG session. Pre-registration required.
https://loom.ly/LBPOUSE
#SIOG2026
#GeriOnc
17 days ago
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Collaborative working project: Pfizer Ltd and SIOG. Educational purposes. UK HCPs only. Throwback to 12 June: the SIOG UK Country Group and Pfizer Ltd introduced the frailty toolkit at the UK Oncology Forum. Now available on the SIOG website:
https://loom.ly/v-dXfDI
#Frailty
#GeriOnc
#UKO26
17 days ago
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π New in #JGO π₯ How are caregiver abilities assessed in older cancer care? This qualitative study shows assessments are often informal, with no consistent approach, highlighting the need for more structured methods. π Read the full article:
https://loom.ly/9K7mKdA
#JGO
#GeriOnc
20 days ago
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π» New SIOG webinar What makes a prediction model reliable enough for clinical practice? Explore validation, limitations, and future directions in prediction modelling in #GeriatricOncology. ποΈ June 25 | 16:00 CEST π Pauline Duquenne & Sophie Pilleron π
https://loom.ly/IqrJJ4g
#GeriatricOncology
#SIOG
#GeriOnc
22 days ago
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Staying at the MeliΓ‘ Valencia puts you right at the conference. Rooms available 5β7 November. Need a pre- or post-night? Email
[email protected]
.
https://loom.ly/iGGRVlY
#SIOG2026
#GeriOnc
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23 days ago
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π New in #JGO π Can physical activity programmes be delivered during chemotherapy in older adults? This study shows an individualized programme is feasible, safe, and may improve endurance and quality of life. π Read the full article:
https://loom.ly/Q0zVc1k
#JGO
#GeriOnc
27 days ago
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Collaborative working project: Pfizer Ltd and SIOG. UK HCPs only. Frailty assessment in older adults with cancer remains inconsistent across the UK. SIOG, through its UK Country Group, has worked with Pfizer Ltd to develop a practical identification and management toolkit.
https://loom.ly/v-dXfDI
28 days ago
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Can prediction models help estimate mortality and treatment toxicity in older adults with #cancer? And how do we know when a model is reliable enough to use? Join the next SIOG webinar by the Methods Working Group. ποΈ June 25 | 16:00 CEST π
https://loom.ly/IqrJJ4g
#cancer
#SIOG
#GeriOnc
#CancerResearch
29 days ago
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Research exists, frameworks exist, but implementation remains uneven. SIOG 2026 is built around turning what we know into what we do. Early rates until 8 September.
https://loom.ly/ITKRCJQ
#SIOG2026
#GeriatricOncology
#GeriOnc
#CancerCare
about 1 month ago
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π New in #JGO πͺ Can sarcopenia predict early mortality in older cancer patients? In this cohort study, all degrees of sarcopenia were linked to higher risk of death within 6 months. Low handgrip strength stood out as a key marker. π Read the full article:
https://loom.ly/6UA9y3g
#JGO
#GeriOnc
about 1 month ago
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π» New SIOG webinar Prediction models are increasingly used in #GeriatricOncology. But how are they developed, validated, and interpreted? Join the SIOG Methods Working Group. ποΈ June 25 | 16:00 CEST π
https://loom.ly/IqrJJ4g
#GeriatricOncology
Free and open to all.
#SIOG
#GeriOnc
#CancerResearch
about 1 month ago
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The Paul Calabresi Award recognises a SIOG member advancing #GeriatricOncology through research, training, or clinical practice. Know someone whose work deserves recognition? Submit your nomination by 31 July 2026. π
https://loom.ly/pURJCIA
#GeriatricOncology
#CancerCare
#SIOG2026
about 1 month ago
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π New in #JGO π§© Can routine screening improve care in head and neck cancer? This study shows frailty and malnutrition screening is feasible and identifies patients with significantly higher mortality risk. π Read the full article:
https://loom.ly/cx9RDtw
#JGO
#GeriOnc
about 1 month ago
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π SIOG and the China Anti-Cancer Association (CACA) have signed an MoU. The agreement will support scientific activities, expert exchange, webinars, congress sessions, and publication opportunities in geriatric oncology. π
https://loom.ly/qnvwy38
#GeriatricOncology
#CancerCare
#SIOG
about 1 month ago
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π Registration is open for
#SIOG2026
, which means you can now book the add-on sessions on 5 November. These are the practical, skills-focused sessions that help you arrive on Day 1 ready. π§
about 1 month ago
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AstraZeneca funded and co-developed this non-promotional framework. It is intended for HCPs, policymakers and patient organisations. Frailty can affect treatment tolerance, quality of life, and the support patients need during
#CancerCare
. It can also be missed without structured assessment.
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π½οΈ Missed a SIOG webinar? From treatment decision-making in older adults with cognitive impairment to patient education for older adults with #cancer, recent sessions reflect questions shaping practice. Watch #SIOGwebinars on demand, free β
https://loom.ly/L4cWkns
#cancer
#SIOGwebinars
#GeriOnc
about 1 month ago
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π New in #JGO Can geriatric co-management improve outcomes in older cancer patients? This randomized trial shows no significant impact on QoL or independence, but reduced severe toxicity and fewer hospitalisations. π Read the full article:
https://loom.ly/81TIMZs
#JGO
#GeriOnc
about 2 months ago
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π₯ Registration for #SIOG2026 is now open. Older adults with cancer rarely fit neatly into standard #oncology pathways. That complexity deserves rigorous discussion. Join the global #GeriOnc community in Valencia, 5β7 Nov 2026. SIOG members receive reduced rates π€ Register β
https://loom.ly/ITKRCJQ
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about 2 months ago
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π’ New SIOG webinar Prediction models are increasingly shaping #GeriatricOncology. But when are they truly useful in clinical practice? Join Pauline Duquenne & Sophie Pilleron (Luxembourg Institute of Health). ποΈ June 25 | 16:00 CEST π
https://loom.ly/IqrJJ4g
#GeriatricOncology
Free and open to all.
#SIOG
#GeriOnc
about 2 months ago
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π± Today is the deadline. For over two decades, SIOG has helped shape #GeriOnc. Be part of the 2026 programme. #SIOG2026 abstracts due 19 May, 23:59 CEST. Submit now β
https://loom.ly/qYcUYPM
#GeriOnc
#SIOG2026
#CancerResearch
about 2 months ago
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Tomorrow, the submission system closes. #SIOG2026 abstracts due 19 May, 23:59 CEST. If itβs drafted, submit it. If itβs ready, upload it. Be on the programme in Valencia. Submit now β
https://loom.ly/qYcUYPM
#SIOG2026
#GeriOnc
#CancerResearch
about 2 months ago
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π New in #JGO π What do cancer trials measure in older adults? This review shows survival remains the main endpoint, while quality of life, function, and treatment tolerance are less consistently included.
https://loom.ly/FaF9v1M
#JGO
π‘ SIOG members enjoy free online access to JGO.
#GeriOnc
about 2 months ago
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β 4 days left. #SIOG2026 abstracts close 19 May. If your work advances trials, ageing biology, implementation, supportive care, or education, this is your moment. Present in Valencia. Publish in JGO. Apply for SIOG Investigator Awards. Submit β
https://loom.ly/qYcUYPM
#SIOG2026
#GeriOnc
#CancerResearch
about 2 months ago
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Still drafting? π€ #SIOG2026 abstracts now close 19 May. π Present in Valencia. Publish in a JGO supplement. Apply for Young SIOG or NAHS Investigator Awards. Thereβs still time β donβt leave it in draft. Submit β
https://loom.ly/qYcUYPM
#SIOG2026
#GeriOnc
#CancerResearch
about 2 months ago
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π New in #JGO How should we assess transplant eligibility in older adults with multiple myeloma? This review finds wide variability in how frailty, function, and comorbidities are measured, with no single tool standing out.
https://loom.ly/fUDdXDw
#JGO
#GeriOnc
2 months ago
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Good news for the #GeriatricOncology community. #SIOG2026 abstract submission has been extended to 19 May. π If your draft is nearly ready, this is your chance to be part of the programme in Valencia. Submit before 19 May β
https://loom.ly/qYcUYPM
#GeriatricOncology
#SIOG2026
#GeriOnc
#CancerResearch
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2 months ago
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In case you missed it π SIOG has launched #IGOR, a new resource to map data sources combining cancer and geriatric variables. If you manage or know of a relevant database, contributions are welcome: π
https://forms.gle/wc7QUzDKyXpMcn3v9
#IGOR
#GeriatricOncology
#CancerResearch
#SIOG
2 months ago
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β Today is the deadline. Abstract submission for #SIOG2026 closes at 23:59 CEST. If you plan to present in Valencia, now is the moment. Submit your abstract before the system closes. π
https://loom.ly/qYcUYPM
#SIOG2026
#GeriOnc
#CancerResearch
#OncoGeriatrics
#GlobalCallToAction
#JGO
2 months ago
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β Deadline tomorrow. If itβs drafted, submit it. #SIOG2026 abstracts close 5 May β π
https://loom.ly/qYcUYPM
#SIOG2026
#GeriOnc
#CancerResearch
#OncoGeriatrics
#GlobalCallToAction
#JGO
2 months ago
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β 2 days left. The #SIOG2026 programme is nearly final. Will your research be part of it? π Abstract deadline: 5 May π
https://loom.ly/qYcUYPM
#SIOG2026
#GeriOnc
#CancerResearch
#OncoGeriatrics
#GlobalCallToAction
#JGO
2 months ago
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β 3 days left. #SIOG2026 abstracts close 5 May. Present in Valencia. Get published in JGO. Apply for SIOG Investigator Awards. π Submit before 5 May π
https://loom.ly/qYcUYPM
#SIOG2026
#GeriOnc
#CancerResearch
#OncoGeriatrics
#GlobalCallToAction
#JGO
2 months ago
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In a few months, colleagues will present at #SIOG2026. Will your name be on the programme? π Abstracts close 5 May. Present in Valencia. Get published in JGO. Apply for SIOG Investigator Awards. Submit now β
https://loom.ly/qYcUYPM
#SIOG2026
#GeriOnc
#CancerResearch
2 months ago
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β Today is the deadline. Is the care of older adults with #cancer part of your daily practice? Then you shouldn't miss the #SIOGAdvancedCourse 2026. Don't wait until next year. Apply now:
https://loom.ly/KB-gC5I
#cancer
#SIOGAdvancedCourse
#GeriOnc
#CancerCare
2 months ago
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π½οΈ Missed a SIOG webinar? From treatment decision-making in older adults with cognitive impairment to patient education for older adults with #cancer, recent sessions reflect questions shaping practice. Watch #SIOGwebinars on demand, free β
https://loom.ly/L4cWkns
#cancer
#SIOGwebinars
#GeriOnc
2 months ago
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#SIOG2026: A Global Call to Action 5β7 Nov 2026 | Valencia πͺπΈ The #GeriatricOncology community gathers to turn vision into impact. Advance trials. Implementation. Supportive care. Education. π Abstracts close 5 May 2026. Submit now β
https://loom.ly/qYcUYPM
#SIOG2026
#GeriatricOncology
#GeriOnc
#CancerResearch
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2 months ago
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β Three days left to apply. The population is ageing, and more patients present with needs beyond standard #oncology pathways. The #SIOGAdvancedCourse addresses this. Real cases. Multidisciplinary exchange. #GeriatricAssessment in practice. π Apply by 30 April
https://loom.ly/KB-gC5I
#oncology
#SIOGAdvancedCourse
#GeriatricAssessment
#GeriOnc
2 months ago
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π New in #JGO What drives venous thromboembolism risk in older cancer patients? This systematic review of 16 studies (964k+ patients) identifies treatment, disease, comorbidity, sociodemographic, and laboratory factors linked to VTE. π Read the full article:
https://loom.ly/TFGLUQY
#JGO
#GeriOnc
3 months ago
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π’ Urologists & urology residents β weβd value your input. SIOG, ESRU, and AUA are conducting a short survey on #GeriatricAssessment in urologic oncology. β± <5 minutes Your insights will help improve care for older adults with urologic cancers. π
https://loom.ly/OgrgNvo
#GeriatricAssessment
#Urology
#GeriOnc
3 months ago
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Why #SIOG2026? π In this video recorded by OncoDaily at #SIOG2025, NicolΓ‘s GonzΓ‘lez Senac shares what makes SIOG special: strong science, real networking, and a warm community focused on improving care for older adults with #cancer. π
https://loom.ly/qYcUYPM
#SIOG2026
#SIOG2025
#cancer
#GeriOnc
#GlobalCallToAction
#JGO
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3 months ago
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π₯ Deadline extended to 30 April. More time to apply or share the #SIOGAdvancedCourse. Three days in Treviso, working through real cases across #GeriOnc. If this speaks to your practice, thereβs still time:
https://loom.ly/KB-gC5I
#SIOGAdvancedCourse
#GeriOnc
#GeriOnc
#CancerCare
3 months ago
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π New in #JGO Are common hospital fall-risk tools accurate for oncology patients? This research letter examines whether the Hester Davis Scale reliably predicts falls in women with breast cancer and whether recalibration may be needed. π Read the article:
https://loom.ly/bujFxPI
#JGO
#GeriOnc
3 months ago
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π’ #SIOGwebinar alert Cognitive impairment changes how information is understood and used. How should treatment decisions adapt? Join this #SIOG webinar by the #NAHS group. ποΈ April 22 | 16:00 CEST π Nelly Toledano, RN Open to all π
https://loom.ly/uBtqLvw
#SIOGwebinar
#SIOG
#NAHS
#SIOGwebinar
#GeriOnc
#NAHS
3 months ago
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Imagine saying, βI presented at #SIOG2026.β πͺπΈ Join the global #GeriatricOncology community in Valencia, 5β7 Nov 2026. Share your research. Build collaborations. Be part of the programme. Abstracts close 5 May. π
https://loom.ly/qYcUYPM
#SIOG2026
#GeriatricOncology
#GeriOnc
#GlobalCallToAction
#JGO
3 months ago
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