SURGONConnect:
Newsletter of the Society of Surgical Oncology

In This Issue:
• The Dynamic Future of SSO: Comments from SSO President, Kelly McMasters, MD, PhD
• Inclusivity: Opportunities for all cancer surgeons
• Accessibility: Dynamically engage with peers
• Relevance: Meeting career needs
• Exploring Innovation with Data-Driven Dialogue
• Working in the Community as an SSO Member: A Conversation with Jill Onesti, MD
• Getting the Most of Out of Your Fellowship: A Journey with Lucy De La Cruz, MD
• SSO 2018: Be a Part of the Exceptional Surgical Oncology Experience
• International Symposium on Regional Cancer Therapies: Collaborate on Clinical Trials, Share Data and Network with Peers
• Get Ready to Chat at #SSOTumorBoard
• ExpertEd@SSO is Coming Soon
• SSO Foundation Announces New Levels of Giving – Join Your Colleagues Today
• Try the New SOSAP 2.0 App

In This Issue:
• Addressing the Global Cancer Burden via International Collaborations; Interview with Dr. Are
• Ensuring Quality of Care through Influential Partnerships
• SSO Partnerships for International Career Development
• SSO Announces Search for Annals of Surgical Oncology Editor-in-Chief
• SSO Member Focus - Maximizing the SSO Experience; Interview with Timothy Pawlik, MD, MPH, PhD
• 2017 Fellows Institute – Save the Date
• Submit Abstract Now for the 2018 International Symposium on Regional Cancer Therapies
• SSO 2018 Call for Abstracts Opens July 10, 2017
• SSO Collaborates to Develop a North America HPB Training Plan
• New Videoconference Series Available

In This Issue:

• SSO 2017 Delivers an Exceptional Surgical Oncology Experience
• SSO 2017 – Engaging, Informative and Applicable
• The SSO Foundation Provides $225,000 in Research Grants
• Global Networking and Education a Hallmark of SSO 2017
• Fellows and Residents Lounge Offers Insights and Exchanges
• Don't Miss Out – SSO 2017 CME Deadline is May 26, 2017
• SSO 2018 Heads to Chicago
• Save the Date for the 2018 International Symposium on Regional Cancer Therapies
• Breast Oncology Fellowship Match Programs – Start Planning Now
• New CGSO Resource – Free Trial Available for SSO Members

In This Issue:

• SSO Partners with Health Volunteers Overseas
• SSO 2017 – Register by February 27 for Savings
• SSO 2017 Pre-Meetings Offer a Deeper Dive
• SSO, BSSO and ESSO Release International Educational Video
• 2017 Regional Cancer Therapies Symposium Featured Recent Therapy Advances
• SSO 2017-18 Election Results Announced
• SSO Membership Growth Sets New Record
• SSO Foundation Supports Surgical Oncology Research and Education
• Convenient Education and CME Now Available with SOSAP 2.0 App

In This Issue:

• Happy Holidays!
• Register Now; SSO 2017 Program Online
• Learn More about the SSO/ESSO Global Curriculum at SSO 2017
• SSO Membership Growth in 2016
• SOSAP 2.0: SSO's Surgical Oncology Self-Assessment Program Available
• SSO 2017-2018 Nominating Slate Announced
• President-Elect Orientation Set for December
• SSO President and Executive Director Attend Cancer Moonshot Task Force Report Release Event
• Earn Credit through What's New in Gastric and Esophageal Cancers Educational Review Series
• Watch the Archived DCIS Consensus Guideline Webinar for MOC Credit
• SSO Foundation Issues Call for Proposals for Clinical Investigator and Young Investigator Awards
• Breast Fellowship Program Match Update
• Fellows Institute Attendance Increased in 2016
• Save the Date for the 2017 International Symposium on Regional Cancer Therapies
• SSO's Expanding Global Presence
• The SSO Foundation Nominating Slate Approved
• Contributions to SSO Foundation Support Surgical Oncology Research

In This Issue:

• Register Now: 2016 Fellows Institute Set for November 14-16 in Houston
• SSO 2017 Call for Abstracts Closes September 26
• New DCIS Consensus Guideline Could Curb Unnecessary Breast Surgery and Reduce Health System Costs
• SSO Joins Choosing Wisely® Initiative; Releases List Identifying Five Targeted, Evidence-based Recommendations
• SOSAP 2.0: SSO's Surgical Oncology Self-Assessment Program Available
• Mobile Apps are in Development for SOSAP 2.0
• SSO Co-sponsors International Congress on Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
• Complimentary Webinar Series on Neoadjuvant Therapy in Breast Cancer Available via SSO Website
• Earn Credit through Genomic Markers in the Multidisciplinary Treatment of Cancer Educational Review Series
• SSO Membership Continues Record Breaking Trend
• Take a Moment to Update Contact Information for Your Membership Renewal
• Outreach Task Force Formed to Explore Membership Opportunities
• Recipients Selected for International Observerships
• SSO Announces Highly Anticipated 2016 Surgical Oncology Fellowships
• SSO 2016 Breast Oncology Fellowship Match Interviews are Underway
• Call for Volunteers for SSO Committees and Workgroups
• SSO Strategic Planning Retreat Update
• Help the SSO Foundation Fund Patient-Oriented Research
• Moonshot Initiative Conference Offers Ideas

In This Issue:

• SOSAP 2.0 Has Launched! Early Bird Discount Ends July 15
• Save the Date! 2016 Fellows Institute Set for November 14-16 in Houston
• Record Breaking SSO Membership Numbers Continue
• Increasing SSO International Presence
• SSO/ESSO Publish a Global Curriculum for Surgical Oncology Training
• Help the SSO Foundation Fund Patient-Oriented Research
• Call for Volunteers for SSO Committees and Workgroups
• Upcoming SSO Strategic Planning Retreat
• Save the Date for SSO 2017! Call for Abstracts Opens in July
• SSO and SSO Foundation Welcome New Staff Members
• Ned Carp, MD, Appointed SSO Representative to the Commission on Cancer
• Applications Available for International Observerships in Japan, Brazil and Europe
• SSO Invited to Attend Cancer Moonshot Summit in Washington, D.C.

In This Issue:
• SSO2016
• Board Appointments
• Clinical Investigator Award Recipients
• Young Investigator Award Recipient
• SOSAP 2.0 – Bigger and Better Than Ever
• Save the Date! 2016 Fellows Institute will be held November 15-16 in Houston, Texas, at Methodist Institute for Technology, Innovation, and Education (MITIE).
• Breast Oncology Fellowship Match
• SSO Continues Expansion of International Partnerships

In This Issue:
• SURGONConnect—February 2016
• 2016 Annual Town Hall & Business Meeting
• 2016-2017 Leadership Announced
• Positive Response to Call for Volunteers
• SSO's International Presence Continues to Expand
• 2015 Fellows Institute Sees Record Attendance
• New Educational Review Series Published
• #DoYouKnowSSO
• #WearYourSSOPride
• Resident & Medical Student Member Category Approved
• Renew Your Membership Now

In This Issue:
• SSO 2015 Draws Record Number of Physician Attendees
• Jeffrey A. Drebin, MD, PhD, Named SSO President
• Now Open: Breast Oncology Fellowship Match
• Ajay Maker, MD, Named Recipient of ESSO Observership Opportunity
• New Educational Review Series Offers CME/MOC Self-Assessment Credit
• Annals Reviewers Now Earn CME Credit
• George Miller, MD, Receives 2015 Clinical Investigator Award
• Surgical Oncology Fellowship Match Opens July 15
• SSO Fellows Institute Set for November 10-11 in Houston
• SSO Members Contribute to Success of The SSO Foundation's 75 for 75 Campaign
• SSO and The SSO Foundation Thank Corporate Supporters
• SSO Membership Climbs; New Membership Categories Added
• Leslee K. Olson Joins SSO as Executive Assistant to the Executive Director and Associate Executive Director, Administration

In This Issue:
• A New Era for Surgonc.org
• Register for SSO 2015 by January 10 and Save
• SSO Office to Close December 24 - January 1
• SSO to Celebrate 75th Anniversary in 2015
• Contribute to the 75 for 75 Fund
• New Identity for The SSO Foundation
• New Identity for The SSO Foundation
• In Memoriam: SSO Past Presidents Condict Moore, MD and Robert Hutter, MD
• Don't Forget to Renew Your Dues
• CIA Application Deadline is January 12
• SSO Can Help You Meet CME Requirements
• UK Visiting Professorship Recipient Selected
• Breast Fellows Webinar Series Debuts
• Nearly 100 Participate in 2014 Fellows Institute
• SSO Adds Senior Accountant to Staff Team
• Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium Takes Place January 15-17

In This Issue:
• SSO 2015 Call for Abstracts Due September 26
• Featured Lecturers Announced
• SSO Continues Expansion of International Presence
• Executive Council Gets Strategic at Planning Meeting
• 2014 Fellows Institute Returns to Cincinnati, November 13-14
• Breast Fellows Webinar Series Coming Soon
• Surgical Oncology Match Update
• Breast Match Update
• Get Ready for CGSO Exam with Help from SOSAP
• View Sessions from SSO 2014 and Previous Symposiums
• Don't Wait to Earn Your CME/MOC Credit
• More Free CME with Disparities in Cancer Care eLearning Series
• Coming Soon: JEF Clinical Investigator Award Call for Proposals
• Make an Impact on Research and Education
• Have You Visited the SSO Career Center Lately?
• Countdown to New Surgonc.org Has Begun
• Charmaine Cummings Joins SSO Staff Full-time
• SSO Adds New International Program Manager
• 2014 Breast Cancer Symposium Around the Corner

In This Issue:
• New SSO Leadership Elected in March
• SSO Awarded ACCME's Highest Accreditation Status
• Top Surgeons and Researchers Honored at SSO 2014
• Get Ready to Lift Off for Houston in 2015
• SSO Issues Consensus Guideline on Margins for Breast Conserving Surgery
• SSO Launches International Career Development Exchange Program
• CGSO Exam Set for September 15
• Prepare for CGSO Exam with SOSAP
• SSO is Your Source for Continuing Education
• Mitchell Posner, MD, Assumes James Ewing Foundation Presidency
• JEF Clinical Investigator Awards Presented at SSO 2014
• Help Support the James Ewing Foundation's Efforts in Research and Education
• Fellows Institute Set for November 13-14 in Cincinnati
• Now Open: Breast Oncology Fellowship Match
• Surgical Oncology Fellowship Match Opens June 11
• Experience the United Kingdom as a Visiting Professor
• Free CME-certified, MOC Part II-eligible Webcourse Offered
• SSO Leaders Elected ASA Officers
• New Surgonc.org to Debut this Fall
• SSO Welcomes Two New Staff Members
• Welcome New Members

In This Issue:
• Record Number of Abstracts Received for SSO 2014
• Choose from Three Pre-Meeting Hands-On Workshops
• Sunshine Act/Open Payments: What You Need to Know
• 2014-15 Nominating Slate Approved; Don’t Forget to Vote
• SSO Fellows Institute Draws Record Turnout
• Website Redesign to be Unveiled in 2014
• Record Number of Responses to Call for Volunteers
• Visiting Professorship Opportunity in the United Kingdom for SSO Members
• SSO Launches International Career Development Exchange Program
• Response to SOSAP Remains Strong
• Take Advantage of Annals CME/MOC Opportunities
• SSO Participates in 1st Indian Cancer Congress
• SSO/ESSO Present Joint Session at SSO 2014
• New Dues Structure for International Members
• SSO/ASTRO Collaborate on New Breast Cancer Surgical Guideline to be Released in February
• JEF Congratulates 2013-15 Breast CIA Recipient
• SSO Membership Strong and Growing
• Members Urged to Support JEF
• Just Released: Disparities in Cancer Care - A Free eLearning Series on ASCO University®

In This Issue:
• Last Chance! SSO 2014 Abstract Submissions Close September 30
• SSO 2014: Expand Your Education and Connections (March 12-15)
• SSO Fellows Institute: Top-Tier Presentations, Hands-On Experience (November 6-8)
• ACGME Accreditation for Surgical Oncology Fellowships Forges Ahead
• Annals of Surgical Oncology Offers CME, MOC
• SOSAP Goes Mobile: iPad App Now Available
• Best of SSO: Education and Relationship Building in Mexico, Japan, India
• New Breast Oncology Fellowship Training Programs Approved
• JEF Takes on New Responsibilities; Support Urged
• JEF 2014 Clinical Investigator Award Proposals Welcome
• SSO Cosponsors ESSO 2013 Melanoma Course (October 10-13)
• What you Need to Know About Meeting MOC Requirements
• SSO Cosponsors GI Cancer Symposium (January 16-18)

In This Issue:
• SSO Launches First-Ever Surgial Oncology Self-Assessment Program
• SSO Installs New Leaders
• SSO Updates Governance Structure and Processes
• SSO 2013 Brings Surgical Oncology Professionals Together for Networking, Enrichment
• SSO Honors Award Recipients at SSO 2013
• JEF Presents Clinical Investigator Awards to Drs. Jonathan Wright, Tina Yen
• JEF 2013-2015 CIA in Breast Cancer Research Applications Now Being Accepted
• Your Gift Supports JEF's Efforts in Research and Education
• SSO Receives Koman Grant for Joint Breast Cancer Consensus Statement
• SSO Joins Educational Partnership to Produce Series on Disparities in Cancer Care
• What is Maintenance of Certification?
• 2013 Breast Oncology Fellowship Match Now Open
• 2013 Surgical Oncology Fellowship Match Now Open
• Save the Date for SSO 2014; Call for Absracts to Open in June
• SSO Welcomes New Training Program Manager
• 2013 Fellows Institute to Take Place November 6-8

In This Issue:
• We've Moved
• Introducing the New SSO Staff
• SSO 2013 Registration is Live
• Membership - List of Active new members
• James Ewing Foundation Clinical Investigator Awards, Donations and Corporate Contributors
• New Video Message from Monica Morrow, MD, SSO President
• Nominating Slates Approved
• Committee/Workforce Chair Appointments for the 2012-13 Program Year
• Session Available Online for CME Credit
• Connect with SSO Online

In This Issue:
• Call for Abstracts for 2013 SSO Annual Cancer Symposium
• Entertainment Industry Foundation posts SSO/SU2C video
• Surgical oncology training program "PIF" now available
• Breast oncology training program "PID" now available
• 2012 Fellows Institute: Second annual event adds HPB
• Second video message from SSO President Monica Morrow
• New videos online: For Fellows and practicing surgeons
• DVD-ROM orders have been shipped, copies still available
• Join the SSO LinkedIn group or follow company page
• We hope we can count on your support

In This Issue:
• SSO leaders reorganize Society governance
• SSO Annual Cancer Symposium improvements
• SSO's new leaders assume office
• CIA for breast cancer research available
• Report on Surgical Oncology Certificate
• 2012 Fellowship Match opens
• Industry supports SSO meeting, awards
• CIAs: 2012 awardees announced
• Annual meeting honors multiple winners
• Support JEF to fund research and education

In This Issue:
• Surgical Oncology Certificate Update
• 2012 New Member Lunch
• Your Input Needed at Town Hall
• 2012 Meeting Highlights
• 2012-13 Nominations
• Common Match Complete
• 2012 Distinguished Guest Lecturers
• SSO to be Self-managed
• What's New on Website

In This Issue:
• Subspecialty Certificate Proceeds on Several Fronts
• 2012 Annual Cancer Symposium Registration Opens Mid-November
• Fellowship Match Process Underway with Record Participants
• Discuss Your Cases Worldwide
• Residents and Fellows Invited to SSO Reception at ACS
• Fellows Institute Draws More Than 120 Participants
• Call for Procedure Videos for SSO Website
• SSO Enjoys Largest Number of Members Ever
• Annals Receives Top Rankings

In This Issue:
• SSO launches redeveloped website
• 2011 SSO Annual Cancer Symposium features new programming options
• Changes to SSO Annual Meeting a Response to Member Requests
• A reconfigured and reinvigorated SSO
• Executive Council nominees announced
• SSO explores international cooperation and partnership through 'Best of SSO'
• Clinical Investigator Award presented to Dr. Elizabeth A. Mittendorf
• SSO web-based match program a success
• 2011 Annual Cancer Symposium will feature distinguished lecturers with varied backgrounds
• SSO receives record high new-member applicants for 7th year; Bylaws amendments approved
• SSO hosts first ever Residents' Reception at the American College of Surgeon's Clinical Congress
• Additional PreMeeting Workshop for 2011; Attendance options added
• Niederhuber steps down from NCI post

In This Issue:
• Strong scientific program draws 1,474 to Annual Cancer Symposium in St. Louis
• SSO achieves four-year ACCME re-accreditation
• SSO at the threshold of an exciting future, by Dr. Mitchell C. Posner, SSO President
• Dr. Mitchell Posner elected SSO President
• SSO honors Resident Essay, Poster Contest winners
• Dr. Michelassi: SSO close to achieving goal of surgical oncology subspecialty certification
• Drs. Richard Swanson, Michael Fatouros honored for authoring Annals' most-cited papers in 2009
• NIH expands Cancer Genome Atlas Project
• Photo Highlights of 63rd Annual Cancer Symposium
• Thanks to our corporate supporters
• Submit 2011 Annual Meeting abstracts by October 1
• SSO presents Drs. H.J. Kim, Nabil Rizk with $100,000 Clinical Investigator Awards
• Dr. Suzanne Klimberg appointed chair of new MOC Committee
• Annals continues growth; submissions rise 35%
• SSO Committee Chairs: 2010-11
• Membership increases to record 2,473
• New Website sections unveiled
• SSO launches new Web-based match program

In This Issue:
• 63rd Annual Cancer Symposium to address controversies, disparities, quality measures
• Annual Cancer Symposium to feature online CME processing
• SSO meeting challenges of healthcare reform, strategic planning, subspecialty certification
• Pre-meeting program to provide update on colorectal cancer, liver metastases, March 3
• Annual Meeting scientific program to feature international slate of distinguished lecturers
• ASBS adopts Annals as its official scientific publication
• SSO presents Clinical Investigator Awards to Drs. Nita Ahuja, Funda Meric-Bernstam
• Council approves plan to maintain financial stability
• 2009 Match program places record 96 candidates in surgical oncology, breast oncology fellowships
• SSO unveils exhibit booth at ACS Clinical Congress
• Member recruitment campaign sets new record
• Dr. James Economou heads Executive Council nominee slate
• Ad-hoc workgroup to support Web site content development
• Eileen Widmer named SSO Executive Director; Curt Mattson, Web/Communications Manager

Sponsored by Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
In This Issue:
• 1,627 attend 62nd Annual Cancer Symposium
• SSO begins comprehensive Web site redesign
• A domestic and international agenda for 2009-10, by Dr. Fabrizio Michelassi
• Drs. Celia Chao, Rebekah White awarded $100,000 CIAs
• Dr. William Cance: Society members must embrace new therapies to maintain leadership role
• Surgical Oncology, Breast Fellowship Match applications available online
• Dr. Ajay Maker honored by Annals for most cited paper in 2008

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Sponsored by Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
In This Issue:
• Novel treatments, emerging technologies on tap for 62nd Annual Cancer Symposium, March 4- 8
• SSO publishes Melanoma, GIST, Breast Cancer Monographs
• SSO presents first Clinical Investigator Award in Breast Cancer Research to Dr. Tari King
• Society to host 'pre-meeting' comprehensive update on breast cancer, March 4
• SSO endorses Cancer Quality Alliance report
• SSO Match program places record 91 candidates in surgical oncology, breast fellowships
• SSO to develop melanoma guideline in collaboration with ASCO

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In This Issue:
• SSO, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® launch collaboration to enhance research, education
• World-class scientific program draws Society members to Chicago Cancer Symposium in record numbers
• Time to expand our leadership in cancer care
• Order Cancer Symposium highlights on DVD from Society's website
• Dr. William Cance assumes 2008-09 SSO presidency
• SSO presents four $100,000 Clinical Investigator Awards
• Society to offer $100,000 CIA in Breast Cancer Research
• Dr. Nicholas Petrelli calls for stronger
relationships with community hospitals
• Dr. Kimberly Van Zee honored in Chicago
for Annals' most cited paper, 2007
• Resident Essay Winners honored in Chicago
• 61st Annual Cancer Symposium Photo Highlights
• Society thanks its corporate supporters
• Surgical Oncology, Breast Fellowship match applications available online
• Society membership rises to record 2,172
• SSO endorses laparoscopic liver surgery conference
• Year-round acceptance of new member applications to broaden SSO's appeal to qualified professionals
• Web-based application to streamline
management of SSO training programs
• Phoenix to host 62nd Annual Cancer Symposium
• 2009 Annual Meeting abstracts due September 8

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In This Issue:
• Annual Cancer Symposium to explore genomic therapies, new technologies for improved patient care, March 13-16
• Bylaw amendments to broaden SSO's international appeal
• 2008 Annual Cancer Symposium sure to be one of Society's finest
• SSO to present $100,000 Clinical Investigator Awards at Chicago Annual Cancer Symposium
• Nominating Committee submits 2008-09 Executive Council Slate
• Distinguished lecturers to enhance program
• ACOSOG Update: Innovative surgical oncology trials on the rise
• SSO joins Cancer Quality Alliance
• Society to Support 2009 World Congress on Thyroid Cancer
• SSO continues efforts to expand International presence
• Drs. Petrelli, Posner to represent SSO at 14th ESSO Congress
• Match Program places 83 candidates
in surgical oncology, breast fellowships
• 2007 recruitment campaign sets record
• Online CME program explores
comprehensive care of melanoma patients
• SSO waives membership fees for residents, surgical trainees
• SSO to co-sponsor Gastrointestinal Cancer
Symposium through 2010
• Delaware Lt. Governor to receive 2008 James Ewing Layman Award
• International societies receive 'preferred rate' for Annals online

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In This Issue:
• Society presents $100,000 Clinical Investigator Awards
• 60th Annual Cancer Symposium sets attendance records
• "If it was easy, anybody could do it" - By Dr. Nicholas J. Petrelli
• Members approve formation of new committees
• Dr. Nicholas Petrelli assumes SSO Presidency
• Dr. Ching-Wei Tzeng named Harvey Baker
Traveling Fellow, Resident Essay Award Winner
• Cancer Symposium available on CD-ROM
• Dr. Raphael Pollock: SSO's future depends
On response to four specific challenges
• SSO thanks Annual Cancer Symposium supporters
• 60th Annual Cancer Symposium Photo Highlights
• Society updates statement on Prophylactic Mastectomy
• Strategic planning retreat focuses on Training Committee activities
• SSO member named ACCC President
• Surgical Oncology, Breast Fellowship
Match applications available online
• SSO membership hits record 2,069
• Explore Chicago during 2008 Annual Cancer Symposium
• 2008 Annual Meeting abstracts due September 4
• Non-physician health professionals, scientists may qualify for Associate Member status

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In This Issue:
• 60th Annual Cancer Symposium to explore innovations, controversies, March 15 - 18
• Former SSO President Dr. John Niederhuber appointed National Cancer Institute Director
• Strategic Plan leads series of new initiatives designed to maintain Society's leadership role - By Dr. Raphael E. Pollock
• Annual Cancer Symposium boasts
impressive slate of featured speakers
• CPT coding program to offer reimbursement tips
• Society Debuts Breast Ultrasound Course
• Annals to launch Policies/Outcomes section; non-meeting submissions increase 130%
• SSO to serve as 'intellectual partner' for 2007 ASCO conference
• SSO Strategic Plan 2007-2010
• Match Program places 85 candidates in surgical oncology, breast fellowships
• ACOSOG clinical trial announcements posted online
• Participation in ACOSOG clinical trials on the rise
• SSO to announce winners of $100,000
Clinical Investigator Awards in Washington D.C.
• Dr. William Cance heads 2007-08 Executive Council nominee slate
• Sister Alice L. Potts is James Ewing Layman Award Winner
• 2006 recruitment program breaks previous year's record

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In This Issue:
• Participation in ACOSOG clinical trials critical
• SSO earns ACCME re-accreditation
• Member participation, new initiatives integral to building strong future
• Strategic planning retreat to focus on Society's future direction, July 22
• Cancer Symposium draws 1,514 to San Diego
• Popular Annual Meeting slide presentations now posted on SSO website
• View Symposium highlights on CD-ROM
• Dr. Raphael Pollock elected SSO President
• Three Resident Essay Winners honored at Annual Meeting
• Thanks to our sponsors
• Dr. Eberlein predicts specifically tailored patient care, profound change for surgical oncologists
• Journal retreat develops strategies for Annal's future
• Submit manuscripts to Annals online
• Drs. Gershenwald, Kurtzman appointed to ACS Breast Accreditation committee
• 2006 Matching Program applications available online
• Dr. Julie Margenthaler named 2006 recipient of James Ewing Young Investigator Award
• SSO 2006-07 Committee Chairs
• Society membership increases to 1,968
• Nation's Capital to host 60th Annual Cancer Symposium, March 15-18, 2007
• Deadline to submit abstracts September 1
• In Memoriam: Dr. Robert Hickey dies at 90

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In This Issue:
• 59th Annual Cancer Symposium to emphasize diagnostic, therapeutic advances, March 23-26
• Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach appointed acting FDA commissioner
• 2005 year of noteworthy accomplishments in member education and involvement, patient care
• 2005 recruitment campaign sets record
• Annals of Surgical Oncology citations rise; Impact Factor 4th of 141 surgical journals
• Submit Manuscripts to Annals
• Dr. Charles Balch reappointed Annals Editor-in-Chief
• Dr. Nicholas Petrelli heads 2006-07 Executive Council nominee slate
• Dr. Henry Kuerer receives M. D. Anderson Faculty Scholar Award for Research
• Annual Cancer Symposium featured speakers
• Drs. Rebecca Gladdy, Mary Maluccio awarded $30,000 James Ewing Oncology Fellowships
• February 4 deadline to apply for $20,000 Young Investigator Award
• CME Committee revises SSO Mission Statement; develops declarations of Society's vision, values
• Tax-deductible contributions to James Ewing Foundation support surgical oncology education, research projects
• SSO matching program places 78 candidates in Surgical Oncology, Breast Fellowships
• Redesigned Website enhances functionality, improves access to SSO programs, activities
• Online Career Center lets members explore professional opportunities
• Pancreatic cancer research advocate Paula Kim named 2006 James Ewing Layman Award Winner

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In This Issue:
• Survey results reflect member views on specialty recertification
• Message from the President: Impressive accomplishments, future challenges pave way for continued success
• Submissions to Annals on the rise; editorial process streamlined
• Ad hoc committee to help find new Annals Editor-in-Chief
• Scientific sessions, distinguished speakers draw 1,431 to Atlanta Cancer Symposium
• Members approve revised criteria for joining SSO; expand pool of qualified healthcare professionals
• Dr. Timothy Eberlein elected SSO President
• Three resident essay winners honored in Atlanta
• Sponsors contribute to 2005 Annual Meeting's spectacular success
• Dr. Eva Singletary: multiple mentors, formal learning program vital to developing experienced surgeons for 21st Century
• Revised SSO Directory to be distributed in June
• Applications for Surgical Oncology, Breast Fellowship Matching Programs available online at www.surgonc.org
• Abstract submission deadline September 8
• Society begins 2005 membership drive; top recruiter to receive complimentary registration for 2006 meeting
• SSO's Committee Chairs for 2005-06
• New members boost Society ranks to 1,927
• Online Career Services Center lets members post openings, explore new opportunities
• 2006 Cancer Symposium in San Diego perfect place for family fun

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In This Issue:
• World-class science highlights 58th Annual Cancer Symposium, March 3-6, in Atlanta
• Society launches online career services center; members can post resumes anonymously
• 58th Annual Cancer Symposium to feature remarkable educational experiences
• Committee nominates Dr. Raphael Pollock to head officers slate for 2005-06
• Pink Ribbons Executive Director Jane Weiner named 2005 Layman Award Winner
• Society joins growing chorus of 'One Voice Against Cancer'
• Recruitment program yields 35% increase in new applications
• SSO to vote on revised membership requirements, application procedures
• Training program institutions reaccredited
• Surgical Oncology, Breast Fellowship Match Programs place 69 candidates
• SSO Members contribute more than $7,500 to James Ewing Foundation in 2004
• $30,000 James Ewing Oncology Fellowship winners to study pancreatic cancer, GI tumor biology
• Apply for $20,000 Young Investigator Award by February 4
• SSO seeks new Annals Editor-in-chief; Dr. Mark Roh appointed Executive Editor

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