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Basics of Oncology for Surgeons

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When

19-20.03.2026

Where

Sofia, BG

Level

Level 1

Maria Sanchez

Aim of the course

Understand the pivotal role of surgical oncologists within Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT) in modern cancer care, emphasising the collaborative nature of cancer treatment and decision-making.
Comprehend the molecular underpinnings of carcinogenesis and cancer progression, enabling participants to appreciate the biological aspects of cancer and their implications for surgical interventions.
Identify common patterns in cancer progression and patterns of recognition, providing surgical residents and consultants with tools for early diagnosis and tailored treatment planning.
Explore the importance of cancer prevention and screening, with a specific focus on the European Beating Cancer Plan, and grasp the significance of early detection in improving patient outcomes.
Discuss the integration of various treatment modalities, such as systemic chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, and local ablation techniques, within a multimodal approach to managing cancer.

Educational methods

Plenary lectures

Discussion sessions

Workshop

Main topics

Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT) in modern cancer care

Molecular underpinnings of carcinogenesis and cancer progression

Common patterns in cancer progression and patterns of recognition

Cancer prevention and screening

target participants

Surgical residents near the completion of their training

Newly qualified surgical consultants interested in cancer surgery

Full course programme

Programme & faculty members

08.30 - 08.40 Introduction Course chairs: M.Vasileva/E. Rangelova/S. Stattner/ P. Piso

08.40 - 09.00 Molecular oncology: Carcinogenesis, cancer progression E. Rangelova

09.00 - 09.10 Discussion

09.10 - 09.30 Common patterns of metastatic spread P. Bochev

09.30 - 09.40 Discussion All faculty

09.40 - 10.00 Principles of systematic chemotherapy

10.00 - 10.10 Discussion All faculty

10.10 - 10.30 Personalized medicine

10.30 - 10.40 Discussion All faculty

10.40 - 11.00 Coffee break

11.00 - 11.20 Principles of Immunotherapy E. Rangelova

11.20 - 11.30 Discussion All faculty

11.30 - 11.50 Cancer vaccines

11.50 - 12.00 Discussion All faculty

12.00 - 12.20 Genetics in decision making for surgery – ( how to use genetics to better treat cancer – the surgical prespective) S. Stättner

12.20 - 12.30 Discussion All faculty

12.30 - 12.50 Radiobiology and principles of radiotherapy M. Levis

12.50 - 13.00 Discussion All faculty

13.00 - 13.20 Local ablation techniques S. Stättner

13.20 - 13.30 Discussion All faculty

13.30 - 14.10 Lunch

14.10 - 14.30 How to increase the risk-benefit ratio of radiotherapy with modern techniques M. Levis

14.30 - 14.40 Discussion All faculty

14.40 - 15.00 Monitoring of cancer treatment

15.00 - 15.10 Discussion All faculty

15.10 - 15.30 The current place of the surgical oncologist in the MDT S. Stättner

15.30 - 15.40 Discussion All faculty

15.40 - 16.00 Multimodality management of metastatic disease E. Rangelova/S. Stattner

16.00 - 16.10 Discussion All faculty

16.10 - 16.30 Coffee break

16.30 - 17.30 Case-based discussion & MDT workshop All faculty

08.30 - 08.50 Principles of palliation – surgical

08.50 - 09.00 Discussion All faculty

09.00 - 09.20 Principles of palliation – medical and integrative P. Piso

09.20 - 09.30 Discussion All faculty

09.30 - 09.50 The difficult conversation

09.50 - 10.00 Discussion All faculty

10.00 - 10.20 Mental health support of patients, doctors and caregivers (psycho-oncology, second victim, supportive groups) P. Piso

10.20 - 10.30 Discussion All faculty

10.30 - 11.00 Coffee break

11.00 - 11.20 Efficiency in cancer care M. Vasileva

11.20 - 11.30 Discussion All faculty

11.30 - 11.50 Leadership/Work-life balance in surgical oncology and Preventing burnout E. Rangelova

11.50 - 12.00 Discussion All faculty

12.00 - 12.40 Lunch

12.40 - 13.00 Clinical trials design and research methodology A. Karakatsanis

13.00 - 13.10 Discussion All faculty

13.10 - 13.30 Basics of medical statistics A. Karakatsanis

13.30 - 13.40 Discussion All faculty

13.40 - 14.00 Surgical research (we can remove this and have one nice big workshop on statistics)

14.00 - 14.20 The role of surgeons in translational research (biobanks) M. Vasileva

14.20 - 14.30 Discussion All faculty

14.30 - 15.00 How to write an article – lecture and workshop A. Karakatsanis

15.00 - 16.00 Interactive Workshop Developing soft skills: public speaking for surgeons M. Stefanov

16.00 - 16.15 Closing remarks

ESSO member fee

€ 350

Non-member fee

€ 500

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Venue &
accommodation

Venue

The Resonator

13 20 April str. Stolichna

1606 Sofia, Bulgaria

accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the registration fee.

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