6th ESO-ESMO Latin-American Masterclass in Clinical Oncology

FOREWORD The Masterclass is the most structured ESO educational activity whose format has been established and presented in Europe for over a decade. The success of the teaching method has been confirmed by the events held also in other parts of the world as well as by the five editions held in Latin America. It is with pleasure and gratefulness for the consideration of the local community, that ESO announces the sixth edition to be held in the region in 2020.The Masterclass offers plenary lectures discussing current issues and controversies as well as critically reviewing significant therapeutic developments. State-of-the-art data recognized by ESMO and other evidence-based guidelines will be cited. Participants will deliver case presentations within tumour boards and small groups and discuss them with the experts. As for all Masterclasses, the number of participants will be limited and admission will be by competitive application only. Admitted participants will be granted free registration and half-board accommodation for the duration of the Masterclass. TEACHING FORMAT The Masterclass offers plenary lectures regarding state-of-the-art clinical evaluation and treatments with reference to clinical guidelines and which will conclude in take-home messages. The clinical sessions will be complemented by tumour board discussions supported by regional tutors. Furthermore, participants will deliver case presentations within small groups and discuss these with the experts. In preparation of the attendance, participants will be requested to follow four selected e-ESO sessions (www.e-eso.net). All participants will reside at the course venue and participation is compulsory throughout the course. The Masterclass will be entirely in English and at least an intermediate level of English is necessary for admission. LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Improve medical oncologists’ skills • Practicing case discussion • Deep focus on breast, gastro-intestinal, genitourinary, gynaecological, head and neck and lung cancers • Compact update on further topics of interest MAIN TOPICS • Breast cancer • Gastro-intestinal cancers • Genito-urinary cancers • Gynaecological cancers • Head and neck cancer • Lung cancer