The CSSO is an organization made up of surgical oncologists and general surgeons across Canada that are dedicated to improving Cancer Care in Canada.
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We’re proud to announce Dr. Matthew Castelo as the inaugural recipient of the $200K @BreastCancerCDN - CSSO Career Development Research Award 🎉
His project will study variation in breast cancer surgical care across Canada to improve equity, access, and outcomes patients
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@BreastCancerCDN and CSSO are proud to invest in emerging leaders and are eager to see the meaningful leadership outcomes that will arise from this funding, strengthening the future of #BreastCancer care and research across Canada.
#SurgicalOncology #ResearchMatters
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1 week to go until #CSSO2026!
Highlights include:
• Gastric cancer focus day
• Immunotherapy sessions
• SITC programming
• National research presentations
🔗 Details: csso.surgery/annual-meeting
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Heading to #CSSO2026 in Toronto?
Spring travel fills up fast - secure your accommodations early!
Join peers from across Canada for:
• Immunotherapy updates
• Multidisciplinary case discussions
• Leading-edge research
📅 April 23–24
📍 Toronto
🔗 csso.surgery/annual-meeting
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Registration is open for the 2026 Annual Spring Scientific Meeting, April 23–24. Join us to hear from a powerful lineup of invited speakers!
Get real-world clinical insight in:
• Immunotherapy
• Multidisciplinary cancer care
• Emerging treatments
🔗 csso.surgery/annual-meeting
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Due to an unexpected technical issue the submission portal closed early, so the deadline to apply for the @BreastCancerCDN and CSSO Career Development Research Award has been extended to March 15!
Don't miss your chance to apply: csso.surgery/
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✨$200K in academic funding available for Breast Surgical Oncologists! A new 2-year grant from @BreastCancerCDN and @_CSSO supports surgeons training abroad to return to Canada.
📆 Applications close Feb 27.
➡️ Learn more: CSSO.SURGERY
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We're devastated by the news of Dr. Walley Temple's passing, a respected leader and cherished member of our surgical oncology community. A visionary clinician, educator, and researcher, his contributions extended far beyond clinical practice.
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The Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship at the University of Toronto is now accepting applications.
Advanced clinical training, multidisciplinary care, and strong academic mentorship.
Learn more at csso.surgery
#BreastSurgery #SurgOnc
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Today we recognize the women in surgical oncology whose research and leadership are advancing cancer care nationwide.
The future of cancer science depends on diverse voices.
#WomenInScience #SurgicalOncology #WomenInSurgery #CWIM
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Canadian clinician-scientists in Breast Surg Oncs: want to improve care in Canada? Apply for the Career Development Research Award. Academic funding from @BreastCancerCDN to support your first 2 yrs at a Canadian institution.
➡️CSSO.SURGERY
#ResearchMatters
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⏳ LAST CALL! Applications for the Operating Grant close tomorrow January 30.
If you’re working to advance surgical oncology research, be sure to submit your application before the deadline. Winner will be announced at the Spring Meeting in Toronto.
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⏰ Less than 36 hours left! Don’t miss your chance to submit your abstract for the CSSO 2026 Spring Meeting.
Deadline is almost here, submit now! buff.ly/pHrpauk
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⏰ Reminder: Applications for the CSSO Operating Grant close January 30.
This funding supports innovative surgical oncology research by new and emerging investigators.
Don’t miss the opportunity, submit your application before the deadline!
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Calling all surgeons, trainees, and researchers!
CSSO invites you to submit your abstract for the Spring Meeting. Share your ideas, connect with peers, and contribute to advancing surgical care.
🗓 Deadline: January 25
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📑Build your research career in Canada.
The Career Development Research Award in Breast Surgical Oncology offers academic funding from @BreastCancerCDN for your first 2 yrs at a Canadian institution.
Details➡️CSSO.SURGERY
#ProgressThroughResearch #ResearchMatters
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⏰ Abstract deadline approaching!
Share your research and innovations at the CSSO Spring Meeting this April.
Submit your abstract by January 25 and be part of the national conversation shaping the future of surgical oncology.
👉 Don’t miss it: csso.surgery/annual-meeting
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A Quebec man survives terminal metastatic leiomyosarcoma diagnosis with "miracle" treatment.
The oncology team, led by @SinzianaDumitra, employed Y90 radioembolization to treat Mr. Villalta and he is now 4 years cancer free!
youtu.be/wtmfn0LzV8Q?si=7i73…
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We are proud to congratulate @QuereshyMD on his recent appointment as Executive Vice President, Clinical and Site Lead at @HamHealthSci. 🎉
A well-deserved achievement, we wish him continued success in this important leadership role!
Read more: buff.ly/UPKQRfy
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Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season!
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