Find out why you should join, what you will gain and how to apply to become a member of ESMO.
See the full list of benefits that ESMO members enjoy including access to OncologyPRO, subscription to Annals of Oncology and reduced meeting registration fees.
We have a network of National and Regional Representatives who act as ambassadors of ESMO’s mission in their respective country or region.
The member panel gives feedback on ESMO products and services through the completion of regular online surveys. Would you like to contribute?
Our online CME programme showcases clinical case studies based on the recent ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines.
ESMO resources on iTunes U gives you access to a wide range of material in a mobile-friendly format.
Annals of Oncology, our official journal, publishes editorials, reviews, original articles and letters related to oncology.
The ESMO Examination is a valuable assessment tool for practicing medical oncologists and an excellent opportunity for medical oncologists in training to assess their knowledge.
If you’ve already sat the ESMO exam, then take a look at our CME opportunities.
Download copies of the ESMO handbooks, educational books from past ESMO conferences and the first in our new series: Essentials for Clinicians (members only).
The ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) are intended to provide oncology professionals with a set of recommendations for the best standards of cancer care.
ESMO Consensus Conferences discuss key questions in certain disease areas and complement the ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines. Read the manuscripts here.
ESMO Spotlights, published annually, are concise overviews of the facts that have made an impact in cancer research and practice.
ESMO has developed a set of organ-specific tools designed to assist oncologists in their daily practice.
ESMO's mobile app: "ESMO Cancer Guidelines" features six titles each one providing the essential recommendations on a specific topic.
Welcome to the IMPAKT 2013 breast cancer conference in Brussels! View all the conference news here.
Meeting resources from the European Multidisciplinary Conference in Thoracic Oncology EMCTO 2013 are now online!
3-6 Jul 2013. The ESMO 15th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer conference will take place in Barcelona, Spain.
27 Sep –1 Oct 2013. Not long now until the European Cancer Congress 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
15-17 Nov 2013. This year the 2013 European Multidisciplinary Meeting on Urological Cancers will be held in Marseille, France.
26-29 March 2014. Save the date! The European Lung Cancer Conference 2014 will be held in Geneva, Switzerland.
8-10 May 2014. Mark you diary now for the IMPAKT 2014 breast cancer conference in Brussels, Belgium.
Don't miss out! Add the dates to your diary: ESMO 2014, 26-30 Sep 2014, will take place in Madrid, Spain.
View the complete list of oncology conferences including ESMO-labelled, supported and partnership meetings.
Access information and reports from past ESMO events.
Addressing the daily needs of young oncologists.
Invest in your future and the future of cancer care. Learn more about our Oncology Fellowship Programme.
The latest oncology jobs can be found here, including information on how to post a job.
ESMO has developed a number of awards, which profile the commitment of the society to recognise excellence in the field of oncology.
Now available in Hungarian, the Recommendations for a Global Curriculum in Medical Oncology are a set of common guidelines with a global perspective for the clinical training required for physicians to qualify as medical oncologist.
ESMO fosters the advancement of cancer research by supporting clinical trials workshops to inspire young oncologists from different disciplines across the globe to become the next generation of active researchers.
Guides for Patients are designed to assist patients and their relatives. They are available in English, Dutch, French and Spanish.
Available in several languages, our Guide for Patients with Advanced Cancer is designed for patients, their family members and oncologists.
The ESMO Designated Centres of Integrated Oncology and Palliative Care accreditation programme recognises cancer centres which provide comprehensive services in supportive and palliative care as part of their routine care.
Read the reports from the ESMO/EAPC opioid survey and the oncologist/patient communication survey.
An integral part of our mission is to keep patients informed about the latest advances in cancer care.
ESMO Patient Seminars encourage communication between patients, families, oncologists and healthcare professionals.
Medical oncology is included among the medical specialities covered by the European Commission Directive 2005/36/EC.
ESMO’s political initiatives aim to promote the profession of medical oncology and keep cancer policy high on the European healthcare agenda.
ESMO position statements and recommendations can be downloaded here.
Rare Cancers Europe is a multi-stakeholder initiative dedicated to putting rare cancers firmly on the European policy agenda.
View the results of the first international survey on the availability of opioids for cancer pain management.
ESMO seeks to eradicate cancer at its earliest stages through effective cancer prevention awareness and advocacy campaigns.