SurgOnc Today®

On this episode of SurgOnc Today, Dr. Frederick Dirbas leads a conversation with Drs. Akiko Chiba and Anna Beck, discussing the evolving landscape of endocrine therapy for hormone receptor positive breast cancer in both the adjuvant and neoadjuvant settings.

In this new episode of Speaking of SurgOnc, Dr. Rick Greene & Dr. Dennis Holmes discuss the article: "Cryoablation: A Minimally Invasive Alternative for Early-Stage Breast Cancer: 6-Year Outcomes of the FROST Clinical Trial" from the April 2026 issue of the Annals of Surgical Oncology.

In this episode of SurgOnc Today, SSO Research Committee member Ricardo Bello talks with Research Committee Chair, Christina Angeles, Vice-Chair Mihir Shah, and Staff Liaison Nick Sautter about all current research grant opportunities and funding increases for the 2027 year. Additionally, they outline all current and upcoming grants, partnerships established with external organizations, and what eligibility and criteria the SSO Research Committee considers when reviewing applicants!

A conversation focused on the practical steps and implementation of transitioning a large hospital system from disposable to reusable OR gowns with Dr. Colette Pameijer and hospital VP Darla Dobberstein from Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.
Sustainability Toolkit - Cap and Gown Toolkit Initiative: https://staging.surgonc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SOS-Toolkit_Final.pdf

In this episode of SurgOnc Today®, Drs. Uriel Clemente, Eduardo Guzman and Justin Shinn discuss the evaluation and management of incidental salivary gland findings. The conversation focuses on practical clinical decision-making, including imaging workup, tissue diagnosis, PET-avid lesions, and when referral to a head and neck surgeon is warranted.