Founded in 1940 as the James Ewing Society, the Society of
Surgical Oncology® is the premier organization for
surgeons and health care providers dedicated to advancing and
promoting the science and treatment of cancer. The Society's focus
on all solid-tumor disease sites is reflected in its Annual Cancer
Symposium, monthly scientific journal (Annals of Surgical
Oncology), educational initiatives, and committee
structure.
Read
more about the history of the Society of Surgical Oncology and
about Dr. James Ewing here.
Mission
The mission of the Society of Surgical Oncology is to improve
patient care by advancing the science and practice of surgical
oncology worldwide.
Values
Professionalism - Advocate for the cancer
patient through integrity and ethical conduct.
Quality - Foster quality through improved
understanding of cancer biology, compassionate communication and
optimizing outcomes across the continuum of cancer care.
Lifelong Learning - Provide ongoing education
in multi disciplinary cancer care.
Leadership - Provide leadership to the public
and health professionals on the importance of surgery in
multidisciplinary cancer care and to develop the discipline and its
providers for the future.
Discovery - Committed to innovation and
fostering better patient care.
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SSO Phone Numbers
847-427-1400 (Voice)
847-427-9656 (Fax)
SSO Mailing Address
Society of Surgical Oncology
85 W. Algonquin Rd. Suite 550
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
