Memberships and Partnerships

The European School of Oncology is a proud member of ECCO and OECI in Europe and of UICC internationally.
	European CanCer Organisation (ECCO) Launched in Barcelona at the 14th European Cancer Conference (ECCO 14) and representing more than 40,000 experts, ECCO - European CanCer Organisation (formerly FECS) brings together major players in cancer research, treatment, education and care in order to create awareness of patients’ wishes and needs. Through the encouragement of progressive thinking in cancer policy, education, and training, and the continued promotion of European cancer research and its application through the organisation of multidisciplinary meetings and conferences, ECCO continues to support advances in cancer care. www.ecco-org.eu
	Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI) The OECI is a non-government, non-profit organisation founded in Vienna in 1979. The primary objectives of its 68 associated European Cancer Centres are to improve communication and to increase collaborative activities among European cancer institutes. These goals are achieved by promoting and strengthening Comprehensive Cancer Centres in Europe to reduce cancer incidence and mortality, and supporting cancer patients.   www.oeci-eeig.org
	International Union Against Cancer (UICC) The International Union Against Cancer (UICC) is the leading international non-governmental organization dedicated to the global prevention and control of cancer. Its mission is to connect, mobilize and support organizations, leading experts, key stakeholders and volunteers in a dynamic community working together to eliminate cancer as a life- threatening disease for future generations. Founded in 1933, UICC unites over 300 member organizations, specialized and engaged in cancer control, in more than 100 countries across the world.    www.uicc.org
THE ESO PARTNERS FOR THE MASTERCLASSES ARE:
	European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) is the leading European non-profit, professional organisation for medical oncology promoting multidisciplinary cancer treatment around the world. ESMO unites medical oncologists and other oncology specialists, healthcare professionals, caregivers, patients, policy-makers, the media and other key stakeholders in a global alliance committed to eradicating cancer and ensuring equal access to high quality treatment for all patients.   www.esmo.org
	European Oncology Nursing Society (EONS) The European Oncology Nursing Society is a pan-European organisation dedicated to the support and development of cancer nurses. Through its individual members and national societies EONS engages in projects to help nurses develop their skills, network with each other and raise the profile of cancer nursing across Europe. www.cancernurse.eu
	European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) Founded in 1980, ESTRO exists to advance all aspects of radiation oncology through a range of activities for its members and the wider healthcare and patient communities. ESTRO promotes excellence through education, professional development, promotion of research and dissemination of outcomes, courses and conferences. ESTRO is focused on improving all aspects of patient care and supports the role of radiation oncology in the multimodality treatment of cancer. www.estro.org
	International Society of Pediatric Oncology - Europe (SIOPE) International Society of Pediatric Oncology is dedicated to improving knowledge, promoting research and supporting clinical studies of childhood malignant and paramalignant diseases. www.siope.eu
	European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO) ESSO is committed to the education and training of surgical specialists and has a number of activities aimed at implementing the subject matter in its core curriculum. www.essoweb.org
THE ESO PARTNERS FOR THE BREAST CANCER PROGRAMME ARE
	Eusoma and Breast Centres Network (former SenoNetwork) Breast Centres Network is the first international network of clinical centres exclusively dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. It is a joint project between EUSOMA and ESO with the aim to promote and improve breast cancer care in Europe and throughout the world. Breast Centres Network’s mission is to promote synergism among Breast Units by interconnecting specialists and personnel working in the field, and to help breast cancer patients find the right place for care or for a second opinion. Breast Centres Network offers an online Breast Unit Directory and a printed Directory that provide detailed information at a glance about its members in an attempt to broadcast the state-of-the-art international standards for multidisciplinary breast cancer care.  www.breastcentresnetwork.org www.eusoma.org
	The Breast Health Global Initiative (BHGI) The Breast Health Global Initiative (BHGI) has developed evidence-based, resource-sensitive, consensus “Guidelines for International Breast Health and Cancer Control” (“Guidelines”) to outline realistic approaches for breast cancer early detection, diagnosis, and treatment in low and middle resource countries (LMCs). The Guidelines are intended to assist ministers of health, policy makers, health care institutions and others to prioritize resource allocation in breast care programs.  BHGI is establishing an international LEARNING LABORATORY in Ghana for guidelines implementation, with plans for Learning Laboratories in Latin America.  www.bhgi.info
THE ESO PARTNER FOR ACTIVITIES IN RARE CANCERS IS
	Rare Cancers Europe (RCE) Rare Cancers Europe is a multi-stakeholder partnership initiative of professional societies, cancer and rare disease associations, cancer research organisations, rare cancer networks and reference centres, professional education and training organisations, patient advocacy groups, and the industry, all working together to put rare cancers firmly on the European policy agenda and to implement 39 political recommendations. These address issues of particular relevance in rare cancers, including methodological and regulatory barriers in rare cancer care, the need for centres of expertise and European reference networks, barriers to patients’ access to care, education of healthcare professionals and access to information on rare cancers. www.rarecancers.eu
THE ESO PARTNER FOR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON CANCER IN THE ELDERLY IS
	International Society for Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) The International Society for Geriatric Oncology (SIOG), publishes guidelines in high impact factor journals - Journal of Geriatric Oncology (its official journal), Annals of Oncology, Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology, European Journal of Cancer, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Lancet Oncology. This range of publications demonstrates its leadership in promoting education and qualification for healthcare professionals in geriatric oncology. www.siog.org
THE ESO PARTNER FOR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IS DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IS
	International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research (INCTR) and The Challenge Fund The International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research (INCTR) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization based in Brussels. The INCTR is dedicated to helping to build capacity for cancer treatment and research in countries in which such capacity is presently limited, and thereby to create a foundation on which to build strategies designed to lessen the suffering, limit the number of lives lost, and promote the highest quality of life for children and adults with cancer in these countries, and to increase the quantity and quality of cancer research throughout the world. www.inctr.org
ESO RECOMMENDS AND SUPPORTS THE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF
	SONK Foundation SONK (St. Gallen Oncology Conferences) c/o Tumor- and Breast Center ZeTuP, a specialised non-profit cancer centre for prevention, detection and treatment of cancer, especially cancer of the breast. ZeTuP is based in St. Gallen, Switzerland and is actively engaged in preventative and clinical cancer research. www.zetup.ch
ADVOCACY ESO is particularly proud of having been one of the key players in the development of cancer patients advocacy in Europe. We have launched and supported the two main breast and prostate cancer patients organizations and we enjoy a constructive collaboration with them in our full and reciprocal independence.
	Europa Donna Europa Donna, the European Breast Cancer Coalition, is an independent non-profit organisation whose members are affiliated groups from countries throughout Europe. The Coalition works to raise awareness of breast cancer and to mobilise the support of European women in pressing for improved breast cancer education, appropriate screening, optimal treatment and increased funding for research. Europa Donna currently has 41 member countries.  www.europadonna.org
	Europa Uomo Europa Uomo, the European prostate cancer coalition, represents and supports patient groups focused on prostate diseases in general and prostate cancer in particular. The organisation’s aims include increasing awareness of prostate diseases, supporting individualised treatment based on optimal medical treatment and personalised patient care, and helping to reduce overtreatment of prostate cancer.  www.europa-uomo.org
	European Cancer Patient Coalition (ECPC) Launched in 2003, The European Cancer Patient Coalition is the voice of the European cancer patient community, uniquely representing the interests of all cancer patient groups from the major to the rarer cancers. It was established to represent the views of cancer patients in the European healthcare debate and to provide a forum for European cancer patients to exchange information and share best practice experiences. www.ecpc-online.org
	Europacolon Europacolon is the voice of the European colorectal cancer community. Its aim is to save lives by bringing together all key stakeholders in the fight against this deadly disease which is highly treatable if diagnosed early. Europacolon is actively working with its Affiliates and Associates to prioritise and raise the profile of colorectal cancer and to promote and encourage increased awareness of the symptoms and prevention of the disease. We are campaigning for formal population screening programmes and conformity to EU guidance and policies throughout Europe. www.europacolon.com