OncologyPRO Working Group

2023

14 new eLearning modules.
18 On-demand webinars from 3 series.
6 Podcasts
47 scientific videos covering important research presented at major ESMO and non-ESMO events in 2023, including ESMO Congress
4 “How To" videos
Meeting resources from 12 meetings and 25 courses.

2022

14 new eLearning modules and 4 updates, in 12 different areas of interest, with 6 modules focusing on NSCLC and thoracic malignancies and 3 on lymphoma. Other topics including Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinomas (CSCC): epidemiology, surgery, radiotherapy, systemic treatment and guidelines; Triple Negative Breast Cancer; First line immunotherapy for oesophageal and gastric cancer as new standard of care; Advances in renal cell carcinoma treatment.
E-Learning module on “Geriatric Oncology: An introduction” in cooperation with the ESMO/SIOG Cancer in the Elderly Working Group.
On-demand webinar series focusing on Guidelines implementation, Upper Digestive Cancers (ESMO Deep Dive series) and protecting cancer patients against SARS-CoV-2.
31 scientific videos covering important research presented at major ESMO and non-ESMO events in 2022, including ESMO Congress
4 “How To" videos: How to manage febrile neutropaenia?, How to determine best first line treatment for ovarian cancer? How to select 1st line therapy for metastatic renal cell cancer? How to select treatment for HER2+ breast cancer patients with brain metastasis?
Meeting resources from 44 meetings and courses, most of them offering slides and webcasts.

2021

15 eLearning modules, in 12 different areas of interest. Key Modules such as “update on cardiotoxicity in oncology practice “, Perioperative treatment of locally advanced rectal cancer”, “Metastatic Melanoma treatment”, “PARP Inhibitors: Past, Present and Future”. E-Learning module on “Geriatric Oncology in Daily Practice” in cooperation with the ESMO/SIOG Cancer in the Elderly Working Group.
On-demand webinar series focusing on Guidelines implementation, SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination and applications of Liquid Biopsy.
Clinical Trial Resources: 1 new Tips & Tricks: Prostate cancer: Molecular biology and influence on clinical trials design in the era of precision medicine
23 scientific videos covering important research presented at major ESMO and non-ESMO events in 2021, including ESMO Congress
A “How To” video about “How to manage chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting”.
Meeting resources from 43 meetings and courses, most of them offering slides and webcasts due to the majority taking place as virtual events.

2020

Whilst adapting our content offering and topics covered to take into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, OncologyPRO continued to provide Oncology professionals with up to date online resources to help them face the even more demanding daily challenges. We published:

22 news articles reporting on COVID-19 related study results which were accessible to everyone, so providing information to the whole oncology community.
15 eLearning modules , aiming at keeping the library up to date and completing the programme landscape with key modules on Advanced Pancreatic Cancer, HER2 low Breast Cancer and the management of HSPC.
33 scientific videos covering important research presented at major ESMO and non-ESMO events in 2020, and a “How To” video about treating Rectal Cancer with adjuvant systemic therapy.
Meeting resources from 31 meetings and courses, most of them offering slides and webcasts due to the majority taking place as virtual events.

2019

Website redesign focusing on user experience: To improve readability, enhance cross-navigation between related contents, make media content easier to watch.
A record number of 18 eLearning modules published, aiming at completing the programme landscape with key modules on Gastrointestinal Tumours and haematology, and also important questions in Oncology such AYA access to innovative therapy.
46 scientific videos covering important research presented at major ESMO and non-ESMO events in 2019 are available.
6 “How To” videos, launched in December 2018 with 4 videos, reaching 8,160 views for all the videos in the series in 2019.
3 content chapters were added to the Oncology in Practice section: New PARP inhibition and DNA Damage Response (DDR), new Targeting NTRK Gen-Fusion, updated Management of Skin Toxicities from Multikinase Inhibitor Therapies.
Meeting resources from 50 ESMO-organised or ESMO-accredited meetings and courses published.
5 new Tips & Tricks presentations finalised in collaboration with the Principles of Clinical Trials and Systemic Therapy ESMO Faculty Group.

2018

A record number of 18 eLearning modules published, and the modules focusing on difficult problems in Oncology (such as Thrombosis, Cardiotoxicity, Management of Hereditary Cancer) are very popular.
51 scientific videos covering important highlights from 8 ESMO and non-ESMO events in 2018 are available.
The OncologyPRO user satisfaction survey collected data from 246 users. It showed over 90% satisfied respondents. The results were showcased in printed and digital promotion material during ESMO 2018 and after. Feedback was used to update the site and orient our strategy.
A new series, the “How To” videos, launched in December with 4 videos online.
Meeting resources from 41 ESMO-organised or ESMO-accredited events published.
5 new Tips & Tricks slide sets finalised in collaboration with the ESMO Faculty.
A marginal site content review (following the full review in 2017) has been completed.
Topic lists refined to match the ESMO Global Curriculum

2017

Organisation of the OncologyPRO Website content to be in line with the ESMO Members’ needs.
Gap analysis, site structure evolution, organisation of Tumour Site section: one page per main site including the corresponding Guidelines, publications, resources, E-V-Learning, news, videos, selected content to prepare the ESMO exam
Major commitment from the OPWG members and 9 members from different ESMO Faculty Groups which resulted in 1117 pieces of material being reviewed: 114 meetings, 856 oncology news, 96 E-Modules, 51 other content sections.
15 new E-Learning modules and 1 V-Learning module
Clinical Trials Resources: 5 new Clinical Trials Tips and Tricks presentations, with the contribution of the ESMO Faculty on Principles of Clinical Trials and Systemic Therapy
Integration of meeting resources from 35 ESMO-organised or ESMO-accredited events
Production and publications of 63 videos

2016

14 new E-Learning modules and 2 V-Learning module launched
Clinical Trials Resources: 6 new Clinical Trials Tips and Tricks presentations, with the contribution of the ESMO Faculty on Principles of Clinical Trials and Systemic Therapy and new Paragraph on Principles of Clinical Trials and Systemic Therapy - ESMO Congress 2016
Launch of 1 Patient Case in the Patient Case Library
On-line Update of the ESMO Handbook Cancer in the Senior Patient
Integration of meeting resources from over 23 ESMO-organised or ESMO-accredited events
Strategic preparation work with the contribution of the ESMO Faculty Groups Representatives for review and further organisation of the OP Website content to be in line with the ESMO Members’ needs

2015

16 E-Learning modules and 1 V-Learning module launched
Clinical Trials Resources: Glossary of Medical Terms. 5 Clinical Trials Tips and Tricks presentations, with the contribution of the ESMO Faculty on Principles of Clinical Trials and Systemic Therapy
Launch of 2 Patient Cases in the Patient Case Library
Drug-Drug Interactions with Kinase Inhibitors Section
On-line Update of the ESMO Handbook Cancer Diagnosis and treatment evaluation
Meetings resources from over 40 ESMO accredited events

2014

New platform introduced for the E-Learning modules to provide a fresher look, more features, compatibility with all devices (mobile and desktop)
13 new E-Learning modules and one V-Learning module launched
On-line CME test for the 2014 Handbook on Rehabilitation issues during cancer treatment and follow-up
Assessment of ESMO events and external events (over 60 events accredited)

2013

E-Learning programme moved entirely to OncologyPRO
14 new Modules added covering categories following the ESMO Tumour portal.
Online CME test for the 2013 ESMO Handbook on Cancer Treatment in Special Clinical Situations
Over 90 meetings and events assessed for accreditation

2012

12 new E-Learning Modules added throughout the year further broadening the range of tumour categories covered in the E-Learning portfolio
Over 80 meetings and events assessed for accreditation
Online CME test for the 2012 ESMO Handbook on Clinical Pharmacology of Anti-Cancer Agents

2011

10 new E-Learning Modules added throughout the year thereby broadening the range of tumour categories covered in the E-Learning portfolio
Additional access to the modules provided through the OncologyPRO portal
Over 80 meetings and events assessed for accreditation
Online CME test for the 2011 ESMO Handbook on Cancer and Nutrition

2010

E-Learning page review to add category listings and link to the relevant presentation
ACOE CME accreditation introduced to the E-Learnings
Online CME test for the 2010 ESMO Handbook of Cancer in the Senior Patient
Accreditation of ESMO Labelled Meetings, ESMO Supported Meetings, ESMO Congress, ESMO events

2009

Implementation of the online CME Bank
Launch of ESMO E-Learning activities

Last update: January 2018