European School of Oncology

The European School of Oncology (ESO) is an independent non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the skills of oncology professionals and the care of cancer patients. The ESO was founded in 1982 by Umberto Veronesi and Laudomia Del Drago.

Pronunciation

European School of Oncology: /ˈjʊərəpiːən skuːl ɒv ɒŋˈkɒlədʒi/

Etymology

The term "European School of Oncology" is derived from its geographical location (Europe), its educational focus (School), and its medical specialty (Oncology).

Related Terms

Oncology: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
Cancer: A group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body.
Chemotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses one or more anti-cancer drugs as part of a standardized chemotherapy regimen.
Radiation Therapy: Therapy using ionizing radiation, generally as part of cancer treatment to control or kill malignant cells.
Surgery: A medical or dental specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques on a patient to investigate or treat a pathological condition such as a disease or injury.
Palliative Care: A multidisciplinary approach to specialized medical and nursing care for people with life-limiting illnesses.

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European School of Oncology