🔎New in #JGO Evidence guiding graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) management in older adults remains limited. This review finds very few studies reporting outcomes specifically for patients aged 65+, highlighting an important evidence gap in transplantation research 📖 https://loom.ly/QBdU5bw#JGO#GeriOnc

Abstracts for #SIOG2026 are open. Present your research in Valencia & apply for: 🏆 Young SIOG Investigator Award 🏆 Nursing & Allied Health Investigator Award Accepted abstracts published in #JGO. Deadline: 5 May 2026 🔗 https://loom.ly/qYcUYPM#SIOG2026#JGO#GeriOnc

📢 Starting in 2 hours Examining the experiences of older adult caregivers who care for a spouse in active #cancer treatment A #SIOGwebinar organised by the SIOG Methods Working Group. 🕓 Live at 16:00 CEST 🎙 Valentina Donison 🔗 Join here: https://loom.ly/kSnjP3k#cancer#SIOGwebinar#SIOGMethods #GeriOnc #Caregivers

🔎 New in #JGO Could HPA axis dysregulation help predict treatment toxicity in older adults with cancer? This review explores links between cortisol/DHEA(S) patterns, treatment tolerance, and outcomes in geriatric oncology. 📖 Read: https://loom.ly/24TTWHo#JGO#GeriOnc

The road to #SIOG2026 starts now. 🇪🇸 📝 Abstract submission is OPEN. 5–7 Nov 2026 | Valencia Theme: “A Global Call to Action: From Vision to Impact in Geriatric Oncology.” Share your research. Shape the programme. Deadline: 5 May 2026 🔗 https://loom.ly/qYcUYPM#SIOG2026#GeriOnc

Congratulations to Etienne Brain, SIOG Board Member and Past President, on receiving the European Breast Cancer Science Award – Emmanuel van der Schueren Lecture. A well-deserved recognition of his contributions to improving care for older adults with breast cancer. #GeriOnc #BreastCancer #SIOG

📢 One week to go. Understanding older spousal caregivers shapes care planning, treatment adherence, and outcomes. Join this #SIOGwebinar by #SIOGMethods on experiences of older adults caring for a spouse in active #cancer treatment. 🗓 March 31 | 16:00 CEST 🔗 https://loom.ly/kSnjP3k#SIOGwebinar#SIOGMethods#cancer#GeriOnc

#Geriatrics for #oncologists. #Oncology for #geriatricians. At the core of the #SIOGAdvancedCourse: real cases and multidisciplinary exchange. Improving care for older adults with #cancer needs more than one perspective. Join us. 📍 17–19 June 2026 https://loom.ly/KB-gC5I#Geriatrics#oncologists#Oncology#geriatricians#SIOGAdvancedCourse#cancer#GeriOnc

🔎 New in #JGO How can cancer care better support older adults from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds? This perspective from the CARG Junior Board explores barriers and opportunities for more equitable, patient-centred care. 📖 Read: https://loom.ly/Or20ExY#JGO#GeriOnc

📢 Urologists & urology residents — we’d value your input. SIOG, ESRU, and AUA are conducting a short survey on #GeriatricAssessment in urologic oncology. ⏱ <5 minutes Your insights will help improve care for older adults with urologic cancers. 🔗 https://loom.ly/OgrgNvo#GeriatricAssessment #Urology #GeriOnc

Caregiver strain. Role changes. Health impact. System navigation. Older spousal caregivers are central to cancer treatment journeys, yet their experiences are rarely synthesised in evidence. Join this #SIOGwebinar by #SIOGMethods. 🗓 March 31 | 16:00 CEST 🔗 https://loom.ly/kSnjP3k#SIOGwebinar#SIOGMethods#GeriOnc

Have you saved the date? The #SIOGAdvancedCourse returns to Treviso on 17–19 June 2026, bringing together clinicians from across #oncology and #geriatrics to work through real cases and refine decision-making for older adults with cancer 📍 Treviso, Italy https://loom.ly/KB-gC5I#SIOGAdvancedCourse#oncology#geriatrics#GeriOnc #CancerCare

🔎 New in #JGO Can nutritional interventions treat sarcopenia in older adults with #cancer? This systematic review finds promising effects from protein supplementation and multimodal strategies, while calling for larger, standardised trials. 📖 Read: https://loom.ly/dfYaeKo#JGO#cancer#GeriOnc

Applications for the #SIOGResearchMasterclass are now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied and shared it with colleagues. For many, this was also a first introduction to SIOG and its work advancing #GeriatricOncology. 👋 Welcome! See you soon in Florida. https://loom.ly/Pjre5iw#SIOGResearchMasterclass#GeriatricOncology#GeriOnc

When a spouse undergoes active #cancer treatment, older adult caregivers often carry the emotional & practical weight of care. What do we know about their experience? Join this #SIOGwebinar by #SIOGMethods. 🗓 March 31 | 16:00 CEST 🎙 Valentina Donison 🔗 https://loom.ly/kSnjP3k#cancer#SIOGwebinar#SIOGMethods#GeriOnc #Caregivers

At #SIOG2025, our friends from @OncoDaily interviewed SIOG Board Member and #SIOGAdvancedCourse Director Etienne Brain about this flagship programme in #GeriatricOncology. Clinical cases, small groups, real exchange. 🎥 Watch the interview to learn more. https://loom.ly/VAvF0_I#SIOG2025#SIOGAdvancedCourse#GeriatricOncology#GeriOnc

🔎 New in #JGO #Cancer patients with #HIV reported significantly lower physical and/or mental quality-of-life scores across all cancers studied in this SEER-MHOS analysis (N=43,973). Many differences exceeded clinically meaningful thresholds. 📖 Read: https://loom.ly/cB5fwc4#JGO#Cancer#HIV#GeriOnc

📢 Three days left. If you are refining a protocol or shaping a study in #GeriOnc, this is your window. The next #SIOGResearchMasterclass cohort is nearly set. ❗Applications close 8 March. https://loom.ly/QFO3xsk

Caregivers are central to #CancerCare. But what do we know about older adults caring for a spouse in active treatment? Join this #SIOGwebinar by the #SIOGMethods group on older spousal caregivers. 🗓 March 31 | 16:00 CEST 🎙 Valentina Donison Open to all → https://loom.ly/kSnjP3k#CancerCare#SIOGwebinar#SIOGMethods#GeriOnc

📢 One week left to apply. Recent alumni saw projects move to funding, designs strengthened, and new research networks open up after the #SIOGResearchMasterclass. https://loom.ly/aBAs3pU The next cohort is almost set. Apply by 8 March: https://loom.ly/QFO3xsk#SIOGResearchMasterclass#GeriOnc

📢 New joint ESMO–SIOG paper. Older adults represent nearly half of cancer diagnoses yet remain underrepresented in clinical trials, with <10% participation over age 75. This paper outlines pragmatic strategies to improve inclusion and prioritise meaningful endpoints. 🔗 https://loom.ly/xspqc5Y

🔎 New in #JGO Only 25% of older adults with stage III rectal cancer received all guideline-based treatments in this SEER-Medicare analysis. Guideline-based care was linked to significantly improved survival. 📖 Read:https://loom.ly/Iaka4XQ#JGO#GeriOnc

📢 ONE week left to apply! Only 20 participants will join the 3rd #SIOGResearchMasterclass, delivered with CARG. Bring your study idea and leave with sharper questions, clearer endpoints, and practical direction. ❗ Applications close 8 March. https://loom.ly/QFO3xsk#SIOGResearchMasterclass#GeriOnc

Twelve editions. A legacy of multidisciplinary learning. The #SIOGAdvancedCourse returns to Treviso, 17–19 June 2026. Three days of real cases, #GeriatricAssessment, and structured clinical debate across specialties. Apply by 15 April. https://loom.ly/KB-gC5I#SIOGAdvancedCourse#GeriatricAssessment#GeriOnc

🔎 New in #JGO How well do patients aged 80+ tolerate docetaxel for metastatic #ProstateCancer? This real-world cohort study examines tolerability in the triplet therapy era. 📖 Read: https://loom.ly/a1mBZB8#JGO#ProstateCancer#GeriOnc

❗ Two weeks left to apply! Older adults make up most patients with #cancer, yet evidence does not fully reflect them. In #GeriatricOncology, better research starts with better study design. Join the #SIOGResearchMasterclass. Apply by 8 March: https://loom.ly/QFO3xsk#cancer#GeriatricOncology#SIOGResearchMasterclass#GeriOnc

In case you missed it 👀 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: 🔗 https://forms.gle/wc7QUzDKyXpMcn3v9#IGOR #GeriatricOncology #CancerResearch #SIOG

In #GeriatricOncology, bridging evidence and real-world care demands clinical judgement and multidisciplinary exchange. The 12th #SIOGAdvancedCourse returns to Treviso. 📍 17–19 June 2026 🗓 Apply by 15 April https://loom.ly/KB-gC5I#GeriatricOncology#SIOGAdvancedCourse#GeriOnc

After the #SIOGResearchMasterclass, Dr Michaël Bringuier reworked his study design with faculty guidance, addressing funding and feasibility challenges. With less than a month to apply, now’s the moment to join the next cohort. Apply by 8 March: https://loom.ly/QFO3xsk#SIOGResearchMasterclass#GeriOnc

📢 SIOG is exploring a new interest group on haematological malignancies in older adults. If you’re a SIOG member working in #GeriatricHaematology, we’d value your input to help shape this initiative. 👉 Take the short survey: https://loom.ly/klZCars#GeriatricHaematology #GeriatricOncology #Haematology

After the #SIOGResearchMasterclass, Adolfo González Serrano joined GERICO, expanding his research network and developing new project ideas in #GeriatricOncology. With applications closing soon, now’s the moment to join the next cohort. Apply by 8 March! https://loom.ly/QFO3xsk#SIOGResearchMasterclass#GeriatricOncology#GeriOnc

Today is #WorldCancerDay #UnitedByUnique calls for rethinking how cancer care responds to ageing. At SIOG, advancing care for older adults means combining evidence with respect for individual values Through #SPARC, SIOG brings voices together to shape more people-centred care https://loom.ly/IOstpec

People-centred care needs more than good intentions. It requires structure, evidence, and collaboration. In #GeriatricOncology, #GeriatricAssessment helps clinicians understand health and goals, supporting shared decisions in complex care. #UnitedByUnique #WorldCancerDay https://loom.ly/QxzHl7w

🌐 #WorldCancerDay is approaching. This year’s theme, #UnitedByUnique, reminds us that cancer is never just a diagnosis. For older adults, care must reflect health, function, context, and personal priorities. Seeing the person comes first. https://loom.ly/QxzHl7w

🎥 You can now catch up on the latest #SIOGwebinar organised by the NAHS Interest Group. Patient education for older adults with cancer and their caregivers Results of a scoping review mapping existing interventions, outcomes, and remaining gaps. ▶️ https://loom.ly/QX6EvEA#SIOGwebinar#GeriOnc #PatientEducation

SIOG is launching #IGOR, a new resource to map data sources that combine #cancer and geriatric variables — supporting collaboration and stronger research in #GeriatricOncology. If you manage or know of a relevant database, we invite you to contribute: 🔗 https://forms.gle/wc7QUzDKyXpMcn3v9

What happens after the #SIOGResearchMasterclass? A project presented by Asst. Prof. Dana Giza was refined through faculty feedback and later submitted for funding. Mentorship continued beyond the course. This is the impact the Masterclass aims for. Apply by 8 March: https://loom.ly/QFO3xsk#SIOGResearchMasterclass#GeriOnc

Congratulations to Enrique Soto Pérez de Celis, SIOG Board Member, on receiving the BJ Kennedy Award for Geriatric Oncology, one of the ASCO 2026 Special Awards. A well-deserved recognition for his leadership in #GeriOnc and global cancer care. 🔗 https://loom.ly/HSRM9r4#GeriOnc#GlobalOncology #CancerCare

A project presented at the #SIOGResearchMasterclass progressed to regulatory submission, with patient inclusion planned this year. This is the kind of real-world impact the Masterclass aims for. 📍 Florida · Apr 8–10, 2026 Apply by March 8 https://loom.ly/QFO3xsk#SIOGResearchMasterclass#GeriOnc

It’s happening today! Patient education for older adults with #cancer and their caregivers Results of a scoping review mapping what exists, what works, and where gaps remain. 🕓 Live at 16:00 CET 🔗 Join here: https://loom.ly/vj1r6t4#cancer#SIOGwebinar #NAHS #GeriOnc #SIOG2026

Patient education shapes how older adults & caregivers understand a diagnosis, weigh options, & manage care. But is it designed for real-world complexity? Tomorrow’s #SIOGwebinar explores what exists, what works, and what’s missing https://loom.ly/vj1r6t4#SIOGwebinar#NAHS #GeriOnc #SIOG2026

How often do we assume patient education is really working for older adults with #cancer? 📅 21 Jan | 16:00 CET Patient education for older adults with cancer and their caregivers: Results of a scoping review https://loom.ly/vj1r6t4#cancer#SIOGwebinar #NAHS #GeriOnc #SIOG2026

Much of everyday practice is shaped by evidence that doesn’t fully reflect older adults. The #SIOGResearchMasterclass helps clinicians & researchers question that evidence & strengthen how studies in #GeriatricOncology are designed. Apply by Mar 8 https://loom.ly/QFO3xsk

SIOG continues to advance #GeriatricOncology through education, research, and clinical practice that responds to the realities of ageing. We carry this responsibility with the same commitment that inspired SIOG’s creation 25 years ago. 📽️ https://loom.ly/rMlQ1eM

Designing studies in #GeriatricOncology often requires approaches beyond standard methods. The #SIOGResearchMasterclass offers hands-on learning, small-group work, and expert guidance in a focused setting. Florida · Apr 8–10, 2026 Apply by Mar 8: https://loom.ly/QFO3xsk#GeriatricOncology#SIOGResearchMasterclass#GeriOnc

The #SIOGResearchMasterclass focuses on strengthening the evidence that supports #GeriatricOncology. In partnership with CARG, this edition helps improve how studies represent older adults. Florida · Apr 8–10, 2026 Apply by Mar 8: https://loom.ly/QFO3xsk#SIOGResearchMasterclass#GeriatricOncology#GeriOnc

#SIOG2025 has wrapped & the journey continues. From Fribourg to Paris and now Florida, the #SIOGResearchMasterclass heads to North America for the first time with CARG. Apr 8–10, 2026. Apply by March 8: https://loom.ly/QFO3xsk#SIOG2025

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