Live at SSO 2025: Society of Surgical Oncology International Committee presents: the International Career Development Exchange Program
Release Date: 04/04/2025
Outside the OR: The Global Cancer Burden, the SSO, and You!
SurgOnc Today®
In this episode of Outside the OR, Dr. Russell Berman sits down with Dr. Peter Kingham to talk about the rising global cancer burden and why it matters to every surgical oncologist — and every patient. Drawing from his extensive work in West Africa and his leadership in global surgery, Dr. Kingham shares what cancer care really looks like in low-resource settings and how individual surgeons can make a meaningful impact. From groundbreaking research to on-the-ground challenges, this conversation shines a light on global cancer disparities. Tune in for an eye-opening, inspiring discussion...
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SSO Education Series: Management of Male Breast Cancer
SurgOnc Today®
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, SSO Breast Disease Site Working Group members Drs. David Anderson, Fred Dirbas, and Suzanne Klimberg dive into management of male breast cancer. The speakers discuss unique considerations for this population as well as the similarities and overlap when treating female breast cancer.
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ASO Article Series: "Great Debate: Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Colorectal Peritoneal Metastases—Should It Be Offered?"
SurgOnc Today®
In this new episode of Speaking of SurgOnc, Dr. Rick Greene discusses with Dr. Mecker G. Möller crucial questions regarding colorectal peritoneal metastasis (CRC-PM) management, particularly concerning the optimal applications of HIPEC in clinical practice, as reported in the article, "Great Debate: Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Colorectal Peritoneal Metastases—Should It Be Offered?”
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SSO Education Series: Native American Heritage Month
SurgOnc Today®
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Jonathan Baines, MD, Donald Warne, MD, and Lori Arviso Alvord, MD discuss advocacy and mentoring of Native American and URM Trainees.
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SSO Education Series: Duodenal Adenocarcinoma: Tailoring Surgical Approach by Tumor Location
SurgOnc Today®
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Mark Knab, Charles Vining, and Kelvin Allenson discuss how the anatomic location of duodenal adenocarcinoma—from the first to the fourth portion—fundamentally shapes surgical decision-making. Discussion highlights include criteria for pancreaticoduodenectomy versus segmental or limited resections, the role of margin status and lymphadenectomy, and evolving data guiding resection strategy for non-ampullary duodenal cancers. Designed for practicing surgical oncologists, this episode emphasizes operative judgment, outcomes data, and the balance between...
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SSO Education Series: Introducing Histothripsy Into Clinical Practice
SurgOnc Today®
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, the SSO HPB disease site working group reviews strategies for implementation of histothripsy ablation in the management of liver primary and secondary malignancies, including a discussion of the evidence supporting it and support from the IDEAL framework for the adoption of surgical innovations into clinical practice. To do so, Drs. Miral Sadaria Grandhi and Zhi Ven Fong, members of the HPB disease site working group, are joined by Drs. Hop Tran Cao, Brock Hewitt, and Jeffrey Barkun.
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SSO Education Series: Conversation Regarding Adjuvant Therapy for Stage II Melanoma
SurgOnc Today®
Drs. Kavita Vakharia, surgical oncologist from City of Hope, Dr Sara Bateni, surgical oncologist at University of Alabama at Birmingham, Dr Nikhil Khushalanai, medical oncologist at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and James Jakub, surgical oncologist at the Mayo Clinic, Florida, discuss their current practice regarding multidisciplinary management of melanoma with a focus on the role of adjuvant systemic therapy for stages IIB, IIC and IIIA disease.
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ASO Article Series: "Oncolactation for Patients with Breast Cancer: Executive Summary from the American Society of Breast Surgeons."
SurgOnc Today®
In this new episode of Speaking of SurgOnc, Dr. Rick Greene discusses with Dr. Helen Johnson and Dr. Katrina Mitchell the management of patients with breast cancer diagnosed during pregnancy or lactation, and guidance provided regarding surgery, radiation, and systemic therapy, as reported in the article, "Oncolactation for Patients with Breast Cancer: Executive Summary from the American Society of Breast Surgeons.”
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SSO Education Series: Point of Care Genetic Testing and Pitfalls to Avoid
SurgOnc Today®
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Dr. Doreen Agnese, Dr. Anna C Beck and Dr. Andrea Abbott will discuss different delivery models for genetic testing, including traditional genetic testing and point of care testing. We will discuss potential pitfalls associated with point of care testing and interpretation of results.
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SSO Education Series: Hispanic Heritage Month: Innovative Clinical Trial Recruitment
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On this episode of SurgOnc today, Dr. Rosalinda Alvarado and Dr. George Molina moderate a discussion on how to improve the recruitment of Hispanic/Latino patients into clinical trials. Joining the conversation are Jeanette Gonzalez from the University of Illinois Cancer Center and Alas-Wings, Dr. Narjust Florez from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, and Dr. Kennedy Timothy from MedStar Health and Georgetown University.
info_outlineThe International Career Development Exchange (ICDE) program provides support for up-and-coming, early career surgical oncologists with leadership potential to receive one-on-one mentoring and engagement with a distinguished senior SSO member.
SSO supports a participant from each of our 15 Global Partner Societies, plus two SSO member participants from countries not connected to one of our Global Partners.
Participants receive complimentary registration for the SSO annual meeting and the opportunity to participate in a minimum one-week clinical observership at a US-based SSO member’s institution. Each participant is paired with an SSO Member Mentor with the goal that a long-term professional relationship will develop and continue over the course of the participant’s career. In this episode past ICDE recipients are interviewed about their experiences and the impact of the ICDE program on their career trajectories.