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The Birth of GECA - The first steps of European collaborative research in the memories of one of the founding fathers, Silvio Garattini
Europe's collaborative cancer research movement took root in the mid-1950s, drawing inspiration from similar efforts in the United States. However, unlike their American counterparts, European researchers faced significant funding challenges, as recounted by Silvio Garattini, a key figure in the formation of the European Group for Anticancer Chemotherapy (GECA).
Author:Letizia Gabaglio
Date of publication:Read more25 March 2025
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The origin and development of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
In 1975 the Société de Médecine Interne Cancérologique (SMIC) was created (1). Since the very beginning this society had an international scope as outlined in a letter to Silvio Monfardini by Maurice Schneider “In July 1975, Georges Mathé and I decided to sponsor every year a convention in the first week end of December in Nice.
Authors:Silvio Monfardini
,Franco Cavalli
Date of publication:Read more02 January 2025
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European School of Oncology
The European School of Oncology is an independently funded non profit organisation dedicated to quality education and training, because we believe all patients deserve equal access to competent cancer care.
Author:Anna Wagstaff
Date of publication:Read more23 July 2024
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International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) and SIOP Europe (SIOPE)
SIOP is the multidisciplinary society devoted to paediatric and adolescent cancers. It was founded in Europe and now has branches worldwide.
Author:Sophie Fessl
Date of publication:Read more22 March 2023
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- The historical sequence that led to the development of the European Cancer Organisation