Don’t miss your chance to apply for the ICDE Program! Applications close on June 8. Selected participants will have the opportunity to attend #SSO2027 and be paired with a US-based mentor for a one-week observership following the conference. Apply now: https://ow.ly/l0a650YPfSr

This June, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and reaffirm our commitment to equity, inclusion, and respect in healthcare and beyond. At SSO, we honor the diverse voices that strengthen surgical oncology and drive meaningful change. #PrideMonth #SSO

The Celebrating Surgical Oncology Design Contest is open for submissions! SSO members, families, and patients are invited to submit original digital or hand-drawn artwork. Review our example designs for inspiration, then submit your original artwork: https://ow.ly/vVv350Z2e3n

Interested in serving on the Editorial Board of ASO? ASO is seeking qualified candidates for a limited number of Editorial Board positions. Members provide expert peer review and support the journal’s scientific and educational mission. Learn more and apply by June 5: https://ow.ly/xb2r50YWAw2

New episode of SurgOnc Today🎙️ Drs. Casey Allen, Matthew Katz, and Cristina O’Donoghue explore the evolving role of value-based care in surgical oncology, from ERAS and prehabilitation to emerging frameworks for assessing value in oncology. Listen now: https://ow.ly/kqR450Z5880

Don’t miss this ESSO visiting observership opportunity! The deadline to apply is approaching. Selected applicants receive a €2,000 travel and accommodation stipend, plus complimentary registration for #ESSO45, taking place November 4–6, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. Apply now: https://ow.ly/T51550YZ9tY

Don’t miss the next CGSO Videoconference focused on Gastric cases. Hear live presentations from CGSO Fellows and expert insights from Dan Blazer III (Trey), MD, FACS, on Wednesday, June 10, at 5:30 PM CST. Secure your spot: https://ow.ly/sK0q50YWhOp

Breast conservation surgery continues to evolve. Join the SSO-KBCS-TBCS Virtual Tumor Board for a focused discussion on localization, excision strategies, neoadjuvant endocrine therapy, and repeat breast conservation in selected patients. Register now: https://ow.ly/jP6550Z2sJB

New episode of SurgOnc Today🎙️ Drs. Kelly Hewitt and Austin Williams recap key #SSO2026 breast cancer data, from SOUND and INSEMA to axillary surgery omission, partial breast irradiation, rare malignancies, and the evolving role of surgical de-escalation. Listen now: https://ow.ly/qkxF50Z2FOv#SSO2026

Expand your global surgical oncology experience with ESSO’s visiting observership opportunity for SSO Active Members. Selected applicants receive a €2,000 travel/accommodation stipend and complimentary registration for #ESSO45. Apply now: https://ow.ly/ZVj350YZ9pN

New episode of SurgOnc Today🎙️ Dr. Mihir M. Shah interviews Drs. Shailesh Shrikhande and Syed Ahmad about the barriers that slow clinical trial activation and the steps needed to move innovative ideas into practice more efficiently. Listen now: https://ow.ly/su8450Z2eGb

Don’t miss this E-AHPBA Grand Rounds session on Uncertainty and Decisions in the Surgical Management of PanNETs presented in collaboration with SSO and NANETS. 📅 May 21 at 11:00 AM CST/18:00 CEST 💻 Free to attend via Zoom Register now: https://ow.ly/n1XZ50YRHY8

New episode of Speaking of SurgOnc 🎙️ Dr. Rick Greene & Dr. Giorgos Karakousis discuss the article: "Assessing the Evidence for and Utility of Gene Expression Profiling of Primary Cutaneous Melanoma" from the March 2025 issue of the Annals of Surgical Oncology. Listen now: https://ow.ly/mZrK50Z0cf3

Show us what surgical oncology means to you! Submit your design for a chance to be featured on SSO platforms and limited-edition merch. Open to members, patients, and families. Winner announced National Surgical Oncologist Day. Submit now: https://ow.ly/WFNA50YZuTR

Exclusive opportunity for SSO Active Members! 📣 Apply now for a visiting observership offered by our Global Partner, ESSO. The opportunity includes a €2,000 stipend for travel and accommodations, plus complimentary registration for #ESSO45. Apply by Friday, May 29: https://ow.ly/gFKf50YZ9iv

New on SurgOnc Today🎙️ Dr. Kathrine Kelly joins Drs. Mura Assifi and Michael Wach for an honest discussion on the stressors of starting out as a surgical oncologist, from building a practice to managing complications and caring for complex cancer patients. Listen now: https://ow.ly/kFEp50YZM09

Applications close tomorrow! ⏰ Don’t miss your chance to apply to attend the 2026 Taipei International Breast Cancer Symposium (TIBCS). Submit your application by tomorrow, Friday, May 15! Apply now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TLG6X8N

New episode of SurgOnc Today🎙️ Dr. Mihir M. Shah speaks with Drs. Shailesh Shrikhande and Syed Ahmad about strategies to improve clinical trial enrollment, expand access, and strengthen participation in surgical oncology research. Listen now: https://ow.ly/XCHf50YYV7b

Members, check your inboxes! 📩 The new Quarterly Connection newsletter is here, featuring updates on SSO Scientific Initiatives, grants, funding, publications, advocacy, surveys, sustainability, and committee/work group projects..

Join us for the SSO-KBCS-TBCS Virtual Tumor Board on breast conservation surgery. Experts will discuss localization tools, intraoperative strategies, and approaches to help improve complete lesion removal. Register today: https://ow.ly/UV7f50YYciP

Did you miss or want to revisit the Top-Rated Video Session from #SSO2026? Great news! All Top-Rated Video Presentations are now available on demand, so you can watch anytime, anywhere. 🎥 Catch up now: https://ow.ly/EPY650YUK1c

Are you making the most of your membership? Our updated Member Benefits document highlights the many opportunities available to help you connect, learn, lead, and grow. From education and CME to mentorship, research resources, and more. Discover more: https://ow.ly/zySk50YVbsY

The Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) and OpenEvidence are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration and launch of the new $100,000 SSO Innovator Grant. The Grant will be launching June 8, 2026, with the selected recipient announced in the Fall of 2026. Learn more: https://ow.ly/uz9i50YXB2o

Don't miss out! Gain practical insights into resectable and borderline resectable pancreatic cancer at the IASO-SSO Masterclass. Learn from global experts through case-based discussion and advanced treatment approaches. Register now: https://ow.ly/rNai50YLh2R

Applications for the ICDE Program are open! Each year, two international members are sponsored to attend the Annual Meeting and complete a one-week observership with a US-based mentor. Learn more and apply by June 8: https://ow.ly/LjvS50YPa9f

SSO members, mark your calendars! 🗓️ Applications for the ACPMP Research Foundation’s Changemaker Research Grant open May 15. Advance patient-centered research for appendix cancer, PMP, and related peritoneal surface malignancies. Learn more: https://acpmp.org/research/150000-changemaker-grant/

Join us for our upcoming CGSO Videoconference: Gastric, on Wednesday, June 10, at 5:30 PM CST. Featuring live case presentations by CGSO Fellows from Roger Williams Medical Center and Roswell Park, with guest expert Dan Blazer III (Trey), MD, FACS. Register now: https://ow.ly/B4lj50YUwin

SSO is proud to announce our partnership with the TARPSWG, a global network of 400+ members across 50 high-volume sarcoma centers. This collaboration strengthens our commitment to advancing global collaboration, education, and surgeon-led sarcoma research. Learn more: tarpswg.org

Applications are open for a limited number of positions on the Editorial Board of ASO. Qualified candidates with strong scholarly records, peer review experience, and a commitment to ASO’s mission are invited to apply. Apply by Friday, June 5: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3BTSDRW

Don’t miss your chance to apply for the Taiwan Breast Cancer Society observership. This is an opportunity to gain international exposure and connect with leaders in breast cancer care at the 2026 Taipei International Breast Cancer Symposium. Apply now: https://ow.ly/kAIk50YP9WQ

New episode of SurgOnc Today🎙️ Members of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee interviewed attendees and faculty at #SSO2026 to capture standout moments, early insights on emerging changes in cancer care, and a look ahead to 2027. Listen now: https://ow.ly/6awq50YW1Mh#SSO2026

A trainee-driven effort led by Dr. Elizabeth Godfrey produced updated consensus guidelines for peritoneal surface malignancies, with official @socsurgonc.bsky.social endorsement, demonstrating the power of collaboration. link.springer.com/article/10.1... @annsurgoncology.bsky.social

Don’t miss the session recordings from #SSO2026 in Phoenix! This year’s program featured new educational sessions, disease-site–specific topics, and dedicated programming for APPs, residents, and fellows. Start learning: https://ow.ly/SM9w50YUBVL

New episode of SurgOnc Today🎙️ Dr. Mihir M. Shah interviews Drs. Shailesh Shrikhande and Syed Ahmad about why clinical trials fail, highlighting key challenges in trial design, patient accrual, execution, and adoption in surgical oncology. Listen now: https://ow.ly/xpaM50YVzgP

Join us for the E-AHPBA Grand Rounds Webinar Series, in collaboration with SSO and NANETS, on “Uncertainty and Decisions in the Surgical Management of PanNETs.” 📅 May 21 at 11:00 AM CST/18:00 CEST 💻 Free to attend via Zoom Register now: https://ow.ly/w58M50YRHTB

What’s next in pancreatic cancer care? Hear IASO and SSO faculty discuss locally advanced disease, surgical options, and future strategies in this inaugural masterclass. Register today: https://ow.ly/Zhyg50YLh1T

ACPMP's Jim Carroll & Dr. Laura Lambert joined @socsurgonc.bsky.social's podcast to discuss the International Patient Manifesto for Peritoneal Malignancies, what it means for #AppendixCancer & #PMP patients, and how we move forward together. Listen → surgonctoday.libsyn.com/sso-educatio...

SSO international members, mark your calendars! SSO will open applications for the International Career Development Exchange on May 11. Two international members will attend #SSO2027 in Washington, D.C., followed by a one-week observership. Learn more: https://ow.ly/K33t50YP6cs

New observership opportunity for SSO Members! 🌏 Apply to attend the 2026 Taipei International Breast Cancer Symposium (TIBCS), held in Taipei on September 19-20, 2026. The selected participant will receive a $3,000 travel stipend. Learn more and apply by Friday, May 15: https://ow.ly/LKmG50YP9Tq

New episode of SurgOnc Today🎙️ Drs. Kostas Chouliaras and Laura Enomoto recap the highlights from the Advanced Cancer Therapies Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with Drs. Michael Lidsky, Jason Foster, and Mecker Moller. Listen now: https://ow.ly/4MJ550YSq1M

The Annals of Surgical Oncology is now on LinkedIn. Follow now to stay connected with the latest research, featured articles, insights, and updates shaping the future of surgical oncology. https://ow.ly/weWB50YQyuC

SSO is proud to join the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS). This milestone expands collaboration across specialties and elevates surgical oncology in shaping the future of healthcare.

New episode of SurgOnc Today's Surgical Oncology Insight series 🎙️ Dr. Brittany Barber discusses with Dr. Sid Puram his paper “Trends in incidence of oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma in the United States 2001-2019". Listen now: surgonctoday.libsyn.com/soi-article-...

SSO’s Publications Director, Jennifer Mahar, will moderate the “Ethics Clinic: Authorship” session at #CSEDurham. The session will explore case studies on publication ethics and authorship—key to advancing integrity in scientific publishing. Learn more: https://ow.ly/goJC50YOf9n

Early-career physicians and researchers—don’t miss the 2026 ABMS Scholars Program! This annual grant helps advance your research and career. 👉 Learn more and apply by Monday, June 22: https://ow.ly/XucZ50YOMnZ

New episode of SurgOnc Today🎙️ In this episode, key components of the recently launched Patient Manifesto will be discussed by experts in appendix cancer and advocacy organizations. Learn how we can work together to advance these key initiatives. Listen now: https://ow.ly/i8jA50YOz8B

🌍 This #EarthDay, join the SSO Sustainability Committee in recognizing the impact our community is making and the opportunities to advance sustainability in surgical oncology. Discover SSO’s commitment to sustainability: https://ow.ly/f4zI50YNGEN#EarthDay

Join us for the inaugural IASO-SSO Masterclass on Pancreatic Cancer taking place on Tuesday, May 12 at 8:30 AM CST. Explore real cases, surgical strategies, and the latest approaches shaping care. Register now: https://ow.ly/Yxr050YLgYz

New episode of Speaking of SurgOnc 🎙️ Dr. Rick Greene & Dr. Mohammed Farooq discuss the article “Recurrence Patterns and Survival Outcomes in Clinical Stage IIB/IIC Melanoma: Can We Stratify Patients for Consideration of Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy.” Listen now: t.co/6pT67xf2Eo

Join experts from around the world at the 2026 Taipei International Breast Cancer Symposium (TIBCS), taking place September 19–20 in Taipei, Taiwan. The symposium will highlight the latest advances in breast cancer research, treatment, and collaboration. Register today: https://ow.ly/Xc7250YsYUL