We are live today at 15:00 CEST. Geriatric assessment in routine cancer care. Free to join. Register: https://loom.ly/svYTJsA #GeriatricOncology #GeriOnc

It is a well-known gap in geriatric oncology: the evidence guiding cancer care for older adults is largely built on trials that excluded them. A plenary session at SIOG 2026 on 6 November moves the conversation from problem to action. https://loom.ly/V8sD-_w #SIOG2026 #GeriOnc #ClinicalTrials

🔎 New in #JGO 🧬 How can treatment be adapted for patients aged 75+ with DLBCL? This study shows combining brentuximab vedotin with R-miniCHP is feasible, with integration of geriatric assessment. 📖 Read the full article: https://loom.ly/AFkLogI #GeriOnc

What does bringing geriatric assessment into routine practice actually look like? This #SIOGwebinar on 5 August at 15:00 CEST has two clinicians sharing their experiences. Free, open to all. Register: https://loom.ly/svYTJsA #GeriatricOncology #GeriOnc

Cancer care for older adults extends well beyond the clinic. A plenary session at SIOG 2026 on 6 November covers caregiver decision-making, healthcare time burden, AI-assisted CGA, and patient-clinician experiences. https://loom.ly/y2JLogo #SIOG2026 #GeriatricOncology #GeriOnc #CancerCare

🔎 New in #JGO 🔮 What will geriatric oncology look like in 2040? This review explores how ageing populations, new technologies, and evolving care models may shape cancer care for older adults. 📖 Read the full article: https://loom.ly/XDmcKJ0 💡 SIOG members enjoy free online access to JGO #GeriOnc

Geriatric assessment works. Making it routine is the harder part. The next SIOG Webinar on 5 August brings two clinicians tackling this in very different settings. Free, open to all. Register: https://loom.ly/svYTJsA #GeriatricOncology #GeriOnc

SIOG 2026 is the only international congress dedicated entirely to geriatric oncology. Every session, your field. Early bird rates until 8 September. https://loom.ly/ITKRCJQ #SIOG2026 #GeriOnc

The add-on sessions at SIOG 2026 are how the conference gets off to a strong start. Five sessions on 5 November, pre-registration required and several run in parallel. Early bird open until 8 September. https://loom.ly/LBPOUSE #SIOG2026 #GeriOnc

🔎 New in #JGO 💊 What gets in the way of deprescribing in older cancer patients? This study highlights barriers like time constraints and care fragmentation, and points to pharmacist-led, team-based approaches as key enablers. 📖 Read the full article: https://loom.ly/aIsDgIc #GeriOnc

🔎 New in #JGO 🚶 Can gait speed predict survival in older cancer patients? Patients walking <1 m/s had more than double the risk of 1-year mortality in this cohort study. 📖 Read the full article: https://loom.ly/Ctt-GYE 💡 SIOG members enjoy free online access to JGO. #GeriOnc

Nominations open for the SIOG Board of Directors 2026–2028. Positions include President-Elect, Board of Directors, and NAHS, Young SIOG, and SPOC Interest Group Chairs. Closes 8 July. #GeriatricOncology

🔎 New in #JGO 🫁 How does frailty affect outcomes after lung cancer surgery? In this cohort of 110k+ patients, frailty was linked to higher complications, mortality, and failure-to-rescue after lobectomy. 📖 Read the full article: https://loom.ly/Ks5Ob5M #GeriOnc

Nominations open for the SIOG Board of Directors 2026–2028. Positions include President-Elect, Board of Directors, and NAHS, Young SIOG, and SPOC Interest Group Chairs. Closes 8 July. #GeriatricOncology

🔎 New in #JGO 🧬 How are older patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma treated in practice? This real-world study shows differences in treatment patterns by age, but no increased toxicity with immunotherapy combinations. 📖 Read the full article: https://loom.ly/TG8eFAc #GeriOnc

💻 It’s TODAY! Prediction modelling in #GeriatricOncology: state of the art, methods and perspectives 🕓 16:00 CEST 🔗 https://loom.ly/IqrJJ4g #SIOG #GeriOnc

Nominations open for the SIOG Board of Directors 2026–2028. Positions include President-Elect, Board of Directors, and NAHS, Young SIOG, and SPOC Interest Group Chairs. Closes 8 July. #GeriatricOncology

The add-on sessions at SIOG 2026 cover GA tools, observational study design, caregiver burden, peer review, and a joint ASCO–SIOG session. Pre-registration required. https://loom.ly/LBPOUSE #SIOG2026 #GeriOnc

Collaborative working project: Pfizer Ltd and SIOG. Educational purposes. UK HCPs only. Throwback to 12 June: the SIOG UK Country Group and Pfizer Ltd introduced the frailty toolkit at the UK Oncology Forum. Now available on the SIOG website: https://loom.ly/v-dXfDI #Frailty #GeriOnc #UKO26

🔎 New in #JGO 👥 How are caregiver abilities assessed in older cancer care? This qualitative study shows assessments are often informal, with no consistent approach, highlighting the need for more structured methods. 📖 Read the full article: https://loom.ly/9K7mKdA #GeriOnc

💻 New SIOG webinar What makes a prediction model reliable enough for clinical practice? Explore validation, limitations, and future directions in prediction modelling in #GeriatricOncology. 🗓️ June 25 | 16:00 CEST 🎙 Pauline Duquenne & Sophie Pilleron 🔗 https://loom.ly/IqrJJ4g #SIOG #GeriOnc

Staying at the Meliá Valencia puts you right at the conference. Rooms available 5–7 November. Need a pre- or post-night? Email siog-accommodation@kit-group.org. https://loom.ly/iGGRVlY #SIOG2026 #GeriOnc

🔎 New in #JGO 🏃 Can physical activity programmes be delivered during chemotherapy in older adults? This study shows an individualized programme is feasible, safe, and may improve endurance and quality of life. 📖 Read the full article: https://loom.ly/Q0zVc1k #GeriOnc

Collaborative working project: Pfizer Ltd and SIOG. UK HCPs only. Frailty assessment in older adults with cancer remains inconsistent across the UK. SIOG, through its UK Country Group, has worked with Pfizer Ltd to develop a practical identification and management toolkit. https://loom.ly/v-dXfDI

Can prediction models help estimate mortality and treatment toxicity in older adults with #cancer? And how do we know when a model is reliable enough to use? Join the next SIOG webinar by the Methods Working Group. 🗓️ June 25 | 16:00 CEST 🔗 https://loom.ly/IqrJJ4g #SIOG #GeriOnc #CancerResearch

Research exists, frameworks exist, but implementation remains uneven. SIOG 2026 is built around turning what we know into what we do. Early rates until 8 September. https://loom.ly/ITKRCJQ #SIOG2026 #GeriatricOncology #GeriOnc #CancerCare

🔎 New in #JGO 💪 Can sarcopenia predict early mortality in older cancer patients? In this cohort study, all degrees of sarcopenia were linked to higher risk of death within 6 months. Low handgrip strength stood out as a key marker. 📖 Read the full article: https://loom.ly/6UA9y3g #GeriOnc

💻 New SIOG webinar Prediction models are increasingly used in #GeriatricOncology. But how are they developed, validated, and interpreted? Join the SIOG Methods Working Group. 🗓️ June 25 | 16:00 CEST 🔗 https://loom.ly/IqrJJ4g Free and open to all. #SIOG #GeriOnc #CancerResearch

The Paul Calabresi Award recognises a SIOG member advancing #GeriatricOncology through research, training, or clinical practice. Know someone whose work deserves recognition? Submit your nomination by 31 July 2026. 🔗 https://loom.ly/pURJCIA #CancerCare #SIOG2026

🔎 New in #JGO 🧩 Can routine screening improve care in head and neck cancer? This study shows frailty and malnutrition screening is feasible and identifies patients with significantly higher mortality risk. 📖 Read the full article: https://loom.ly/cx9RDtw #GeriOnc