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This year Annals of Surgical Oncology (ASO) celebrates 25 years of supporting scientific research and education for the global cancer community. Four critical strategies were established at the onset that enabled the journal to grow to be the most cited surgical journal. Charles M. Balch, MD said, “I never imagined at the beginning that after 25 years Annals of Surgical Oncology would be one of the leading surgical journals in the world.”

Editor-in-Chief, Kelly M. McMasters, MD, PhD, and Founding and Emeritus Editor, Charles M. Balch, MD, reflect on ASO’s early days and discuss how it has grown in prestige and influence on the international stage

25 years ago, ASO had 86 editors. Today, there are 191 editors and more than 2,600 peer reviewers. Over 10,500 institutions access ASO online and during the period of 2005–2016, more than 5.8 million articles were downloaded. Read the 25 Years – 25 Facts infographic for other notable accomplishments.

The mission of the Society of Surgical Oncology is to improve cancer patient care and outcomes by advancing the science and practice of surgical oncology both nationally and internationally. To advance the international aspects of the mission, SSO has formed The Global Forum of Cancer Surgeons, which is comprised of surgical oncology leaders from around the world. SSO also partners with several global societies to offer collaborative exchanges of faculty, career development candidates and scientific data sharing through the societies’ respective annual meetings. Learn more about upcoming meetings and SSO representation.