The development of innovative new cancer medicines that meaningfully improve patient survival and quality of life is to be celebrated. But a new commentary from Common Sense Oncology published in The Lancet Oncology warns that spiraling prices risk turning these new treatments into unfulfilled promises, because they may not be accessible to the patients who need them. Read more on our website: commonsenseoncology.org/blog… #CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare

Thank you for making the Common Sense Oncology event at ESMO in Madrid a success this past Friday! It was a great opportunity for oncologists from around the world to connect over a shared interest in outcomes that matter for cancer patients and health care systems. We look forward to seeing you again at our next event! #CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare

The CSO Symposium at ESMO is happening today! Join us at 18:00 at IFEMA in Room A6.1. No RSVP required. See you there! #CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare

This is your reminder to catch up with CSO during London Global Cancer Week! This online session will review progress to date on CSO’s major outputs, work-in-progress, and highlight ways that oncologists, advocates, organisations, and people with lived experience can engage with the CSO initiative. Where: Online (Zoom) When: Thursday, November 5, 2026 - 18:30 - 20:00 (GMT) | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm (EST) Speakers: Dr. Christopher Jackson, Dr. Ian Tannock, Dr. Manju Sengar, Dr. Haydeé Verduzco, Dr. Michelle Tregear RSVP at the following link: tinyurl.com/js5hbeaz #CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare

The CSO Symposium at ESMO is happening this Friday, October 23rd! RSVP here: forms.gle/ETTmXfLavnSwh2by5 #CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare

🚨 CSO at ESMO 2026 is 9 days away! This is your reminder to attend and hear updates on the movement and regional developments across the globe. Network with likeminded individuals and enjoy light refreshments. Speakers will give short talks about CSO-aligned activities in their respective countries. There will be time for attendees to ask questions and talk about what’s happening in their own systems. Where: ESMO venue, IFEMA, Madrid, Spain - Room A6.1 When: Friday, October 23, 2026 - 18:00 - 19:30 Speakers: Dr. Winette van der Graaf, Dr. Dario Trapani, Dr. Chris Booth, Dr. Rodrigo Lastra del Prado, Dr. Francesco Perrone, Dr. Jolien Tol, Antonella Cardone Planning to attend? RSVP here to let us know! (RSVP is NOT mandatory to attend.) forms.gle/fxfDXnN9xAj3QseR9 #CancerCare #CommonSenseOncology

Join CSO at the 2026 Kenya International Cancer Conference! Prof. @VanderpuyeVerna, Dr. @Rubagumyaf, Dr. @HamidMD10, and Prof. Nazik Hammad will be presenting the principles of CSO in the African context. Learn about a range of topics, from the impacts of clinical trials to patient perspectives. Where: Sarova Whitesands, Mombasa, Kenya When: November 19th, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm We hope to see you there! #CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare

The CHALLENGE Trial demonstrated that patients with colon cancer who followed a structured exercise program had better survival and quality of life outcomes than those who were only given educational information about exercise. It isn't always enough to tell someone they should exercise, behavioral change often requires assistance from a physical trainer. It's time to put this into practice! U.P.M.C. Hillman Cancer Center is leading the way in the USA by offering an exercise program for breast cancer patients beginning next year. If it's successful, the hospital plans to expand the program to all cancers in 2028. Read the full story in the New York Times:  tinyurl.com/4kbybfhb #CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare

Catch up with CSO during London Global Cancer Week! This session will review progress to date on CSO’s major outputs, work-in-progress, and highlight ways that oncologists, advocates, organisations, and people with lived experience can engage with the CSO initiative. Where: Online (Zoom) When: Thursday, November 5, 2026 - 18:30 - 20:00 (GMT) | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm (EST) Speakers: Dr. Christopher Jackson, Dr. Ian Tannock, Dr. Manju Sengar, Dr. Haydeé Verduzco, Dr. Michelle Tregear RSVP at the following link: tinyurl.com/js5hbeaz #CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare

Common Sense Oncology was pleased to partner with @EORTC_QLG in developing recommendations to help patients and clinicians better understand the real-world impact of treatment when making care decisions. #CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare

Attend the Common Sense Oncology Symposium taking place at ESMO 2026 for an update on the movement and regional developments across the globe. Network with likeminded individuals and enjoy light refreshments. Speakers will give short talks about CSO-aligned activities in their respective countries. There will be time for attendees to ask questions and talk about what’s happening in their own systems. Where: ESMO venue, IFEMA, Madrid, Spain - Room A6.1 When: Friday, October 23, 2026 - 18:00 - 19:30 Speakers: Dr. Winnette van der Graaf, Dr. Dario Trapani, Dr. Chris Booth, Dr. Rodrigo Lastra, Dr. Francesco Perrone, Dr. Jolien Tol, Antonella Cardone Planning to attend? RSVP below to let us know! forms.gle/ckfCobUbPg15HMRB6 @myESMO #CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare

Are you an early-career oncologist looking to gain experience in health services research, cancer policy, and hands-on experience in the clinic? Common Sense Oncology invites you to apply for a one-year Cancer Health Services Research Fellowship in Kingston, Canada! Applications are due by September 1. Learn more and apply now: tinyurl.com/y8pdw3yv #CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare

Only two weeks left to apply! If you are a trainee or early career clinical or medical oncologist, Common Sense Oncology invites you to apply for its Cancer Health Services Research Fellowship at Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada. Applications due by September 1. Learn more and apply now:  tinyurl.com/y8pdw3yv Dr. Omar AbdiHamid @HamidMD10 was a CSO fellow in 2024 and is currently a Consultant Clinical Oncologist and cancer researcher in Kenya. He writes a blog that continues to advocate for common sense principles in oncology. In his latest post, he describes the thinking and inspiration behind his recent publication, Re-centering overall survival in oncology trials: Interpreting the FDA draft guidance through a global oncology lens, which is now available in the Journal of Cancer Policy. To learn more about CSO’s past fellows and to apply to be the next CSO Fellow in 2027, visit: commonsenseoncology.org/get-… Also check out Dr. AbdiHamid's blog here: omaryhamidy.substack.com/

Assista à gravação do primeiro webinar do Hub Brasil: piped.video/H01jzisTkZ4 #CommonSenseOncology #CancerCare

Não se esqueçam de se inscrever para o próximo webinar do Common Sense Oncology Hub Brasil que acontecerá no dia 14 de agosto, às 16h (Brasília, UTC-3:00)! Junte-se a nós online para uma discussão sobre terapia neoadjuvante para pacientes com câncer de mama HER2+ com base nos princípios de Common Sense Oncology. queensu.zoom.us/meeting/regi…

Cancer care in Norway has made remarkable progress, with more patients living longer than ever. But as new cancer treatments are approved faster, experts are urging a stronger focus on outcomes that truly matter: overall survival, quality of life, and realistic treatment goals. Read the new opinion piece by Common Sense Oncology Norway here: tinyurl.com/ymrj4cn5