E-learning/Experts interviews

The International Society of Geriatric Oncology, in a strategic partnership with either ecancer or Medscape, have collaborated to develop a series of online educational activities specifically addressing the special considerations that apply to managing the older patient with cancer.

These free, continuing education activities aim to identify patient- and disease-related factors that may complicate treatment, and share expert perspectives about strategies and tools for providing optimal care for older patient with cancer.

Webinars

Geriatric Oncology: Why is it so important in our elderly breast cancer patient?
ESO in collaboration with SIOG has developed this webcast. It was conducted by Etienne Brain (Hôpital René Huguenin / Institut Curie, Saint-Cloud, France) and Marije E. Hamaker (Diakonessenhuis Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands). More info

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Geriatric Assessment to stratify treatment of older cancer patients
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The session and this webcast were supported by an unrestricted grant by Janssen Oncology.

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Geriatric Oncology: a multidisciplinary approach in action
ESO in collaboration with SIOG has developed this webcast. It was conducted by Etienne Brain (Hôpital René Huguenin / Institut Curie, Saint-Cloud, France) and Marije E. Hamaker (Diakonessenhuis Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands). More info

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Drug drug interaction in older cancer patients
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The session and this webcast were supported by an unrestricted grant by Janssen.

E-learning modules

E-learning module on management of prostate cancer in older patients

Earn 2 CME credits now! More info. This e-learning module was funded by an unrestricted grant of  

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E-learning module on the management of oral chemotherapy in older patients

Earn 1 CME credit now! More info. This e-learning module was funded by an unrestricted grant of

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E-learning module on management of radiopharmaceuticals in older patients

Earn 1 CME credit now! More info. This e-learning module was funded by an unrestricted grant of

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E-learning module on management of colorectal cancer in older patients

Earn 1 CME credit now! More info. This e-learning module was funded by an unrestricted grant of  

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Future e-learning module is currently being prepared and will be available in 2017 on the following topic:

• CLL

Experts Interviews

Track 1 : Solid Tumours in the Elderly

New paradigm in the management of prostate cancer
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The session and this webcast were supported by an unrestricted grant by Sanofi.

Improving the management of senior adults with prostate cancer
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The session and this webcast were supported by an unrestricted grant by Sanofi Genzyme.

Track 2: Haem Malignancies in the Elderly

Track 3: Supportive & Palliative Care

Track 4: Modern Diagnostics & Therapeutic Areas

Track 5: Geriatric Assessment, Nursing/Allied Health & Socio-Economic Issues

About our partners

had conducted a serie of interviews of SIOG key opinion leaders and conference speakers during the SIOG Annual Conferences. ecancer is the leading oncology channel committed to improving cancer communication and education with the goal of optimising patient care and outcomes. More info

 offers specialists, primary care physicians, and other health professionals the Web's most robust and integrated medical information and educational tools. After a simple, 1-time, free registration, Medscape from WebMD automatically delivers to you a personalized specialty site that best fits your registration profile. More info